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December Cartoon: 3 Common Myths for Preparing & Storing Food Safely at Home

Cartoon of Santa Claus vomiting into a stocking while an elf comments that the glass of milk was left out too long

Have you ever questioned: "Has this food been sitting out too long? Is it still good?" Sometimes it is easy to tell if food has spoiled by the way […]

SB 476 Requires California Employers to Cover All Food Handler Training Costs

Illustration of California food worker holding a food handler card

California passed SB 476 into law, requiring employers to cover costs for employee food handler card training. Learn about the law and its impact on business owners.

November Cartoon: Why Cleaning and Sanitizing Works

Cartoon germs abandon a gravy boat sinking in soapy water

Foodborne illnesses can spread in many different ways. One common culprit is cross-contamination from improperly cleaned and sanitized food-contact surfaces. According to one study, 57% of full-service restaurants and 39% of fast-food establishments failed to clean and sanitize at every appropriate time.

October Cartoon: Mixology — The Art of the Cocktail

Cartoon vampire bartender mixing a cocktail

At its best, bartending is more than just following the instructions in a standard cocktail recipe. A good bartender […]

September Cartoon: Food Workers — Why and When to Change Your Gloves

Illustration of restaurant worker wearing contaminated gloves

Avoiding bare-hand contact with food is crucial to food safety! Bare-hand contact with food, especially ready-to-eat foods like […]

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