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2015
Food Safety on Food Trucks Called ‘A Little More of a Challenge’
It can take more to ensure that food is safe on a food truck than at a brick-and-mortar restaurant, says Bob Kramer, a registered sanitarian who provides training and technical assistance to entrepreneurs. Kramer is the director of food safety and food services for a microlender in Ohio called the Economic and Community Development Institute and vice president of a consulting business called Savour Food…
06
2015
K-State Food Safety Professor: Don’t Take Chances With Listeria
Listeria contamination has caused 16 different recalls in just two months, and a Kansas State University food safety specialist has an explanation about why it is appearing in products typically not associated with the bacteria.… “Listeria is a group of bacteria that is found in cold, wet environments,” said Fadi Aramouni, Ph.D., Extension specialist and professor of food science. “What’s unusual about this type of…
18
2014
Could a Food Allergy be the Cause of Your Health Concerns?
I am the administrator for Spectrum website, and I found this interesting article from Dr. Trupti Gokani that may be there is a correlation between the food you eat and your existing health problems. See below for the article: As a neurologist who specializes in chronic migraines, some of my patients struggle for decades before they come to see me. They’re often surprised when I…
21
2014Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recalled for Botulism Risk
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto is being recalled for botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, but consumers who have purchased the product should not eat it, the product may have been improperly processed, it may contain Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism a paralytic illness that is fatal if untreated. The recalled product has been distributed nationwide since…
16
2014
The Seven Worst Things to Find in Your Refrigerator or Ice Machine
Health inspectors get to see the worst of the worst when it comes to commercial kitchens. They see the little extras that are left behind the refrigerator, they notice the smells in the walk-in freezers, and they notice the slime inside of the ice bin. We’ve taken our cues from the health inspectors and compiled some of the worst things that you can find. 1….
14
2014
Food Safety Hand Washing
Hand washing is vital in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. Harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus and viruses present on hands of food workers are removed by proper hand washing techniques. Hands should be washed as often as necessary and always: Before starting work Before handling cooked or ready-to-eat food After handling or preparing raw food After handling waste…
01
2014Survey: What motivates workers and supervisors to think safety?
Finding strong safety training techniques can sometimes be difficult. Even the most effective training processes can start to feel a little stale after awhile. Bringing in new ideas from time to time can help keep your workers engaged in safety training. However, the next great training idea could be difficult to pinpoint. Our latest survey found that when it comes to finding out what will…
09
2014
Top 10 Food Safety Tips for the Restaurant Kitchens
American consumers are becoming more and more concerned with where their food comes from, how it is prepared and whether or not it is actually safe to eat. Allay any food safety fears your customers may have by following these food safety tips 1. Be sure all staff and managers are properly trained. Shift managers, general managers and staff must have proper food safety knowledge…