StateFoodSafety Resources

Food allergies have been getting a lot of attention lately. But what actually happens inside the body when someone is allergic to certain foods? Understanding food allergies can help you prepare safe food for your customers. Immune System To understand food allergies, you need to understand the basics of our immune systems. As we go […]

Your hands are covered in germs. But don’t worry—so are my hands and the hands of most doctors, food workers, and dentists. Germs are the reason why the professionals I just mentioned typically wear gloves at work. Handwashing is essential and helpful, but sometimes an extra barrier is needed between hands and the things they […]

Food hazards, such as chemical, biological, and physical hazards, can contaminate the food you serve and become harmful to your customers. Knowing how to properly store, prepare, and serve food can help keep your customers safe. Because no amount of cooking or manipulation to food can guarantee it is safe once it is contaminated, it […]

First In, First Out (FIFO) is a system for storing and rotating food. In FIFO, the food that has been in storage longest (“first in”) should be the next food used (“first out”). This method helps restaurants and homes keep their food storage organized and to use food before it goes bad. First In, First […]

Help bring managers into compliance by proctoring the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. StateFoodSafety, known for its commitment to providing A Better Learning Experience, is proud to announce that the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam will be released nationally in April 2017. If you’re partnered with StateFoodSafety, you can become a proctor for […]