StateFoodSafety Resources

eLearning is a term that has become quite commonplace in recent decades. According to Google’s Ngram tool, there has been a huge spike in the term’s usage since 1995. This is far from puzzling, though, as the heart of eLearning is tied to computers, the internet, and an ever-increasing population engaged in technology. Simply put, eLearning can […]

In 2014, a study was published in Foodborne Pathogens and Disease examining the factors that contribute to food safety knowledge through both a verbal interview and a short knowledge assessment. This study found that food safety certification requirements and training accessibility greatly improve the food safety knowledge of workers. Factors of the interview and assessment […]

Did you know that May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day? Created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2009, World Hand Hygiene Day engages hospitals and other organizations across the globe to understand and practice hand hygiene. Today, these organizations will participate in hand sanitizing relays, a global hand sanitation compliance project, and the […]

Last month, 250 attendees at an educators’ conference in Brisbane, Australia were infected with salmonellosis, a foodborne illness known for causing diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The conference was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, which has since taken steps to investigate the cause of the outbreak, examining their supply chain and isolating […]

Today is World Health Day! Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) chooses an important global health concern to focus on. This year’s theme is food safety. This is a huge topic. Every year foodborne and waterborne illnesses kill an estimated 2 million people around the world. This year’s theme, “Food Safety: […]