StateFoodSafety Resources

If proper food safety principles are not followed, foodborne illness and other dangerous consequences can occur. Often, managers or employees do not recognize that they may be contaminating the food they serve. In order to correct these behaviors, health inspectors from local regulatory authorities visit various establishments and discuss what needs to be corrected. Below […]

Foodborne outbreaks are terrible calamities that can kill or seriously injure many people. Outbreaks can happen anywhere at any time—and California is no exception. In fact, since California has such a good climate for crops and such a hub for food production, it has been involved in a few devastating outbreaks where many people have […]

The Food Worker Illness Flowchart is a handy resource for managers struggling to remember what to do when a food worker reports a particular symptom or illness. In some cases, it may be necessary to exclude food workers from your establishment or restrict them from working with food and food-contact surfaces. Making the right decision […]

Gloves are used very often in the food industry, especially when workers are preparing food. Unfortunately, some people don’t understand how to properly use gloves. Use these key points to help remind your food workers that gloves are an important step in serving safe food. Wearing gloves can keep food safe Over fifteen years ago, […]

If you need a quick meal that takes little to no maintenance, a baked potato might be your best option. They’re inexpensive, tasty, and a healthy alternative to French fries and hamburgers. However, if cooled improperly, this starchy vegetable can yield unsavory results. Perhaps the most concerning consequence of cooling a baked potato improperly is […]