StateFoodSafety Resources

In our day-to-day work environment we do many different things, and some of these activities are dangerous when not done properly. You have probably heard of someone missing a week of work due to a back injury from lifting improperly while on the job, or someone tripping over a power chord or another obstacle. While working […]

Food recalls sound intimidating and sometimes alarming. However, they happen often and some cases are more severe than others. It is important to know what food recalls are, why food gets recalled, and how to react if food in your establishment is recalled. What is a food recall? A food recall is a voluntary response from […]

The upcoming weeks and months will be filled with holiday cheer and gatherings with family and friends. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you get food poisoning. That will put a damper on any holiday event. Throughout the entire year there is a risk for foodborne illnesses, however, during the […]

Can you believe it is already November? This year has gone by so quickly! For this month, head over to Twitter and tweet your favorite or least favorite Thanksgiving memory @statefoodsafety. We want to hear about your best dishes, your favorite traditions, your Thanksgiving dinner success stories, and your food safety nightmares. Enjoy these digital […]

There are many myths that end up in foodservice. Set your employees on the right path by going through this list of food safety myths with them. Rinsing my hands briefly before working with food is enough. There is no acceptable substitute for proper handwashing. The proper steps of handwashing are: rinse in warm water, apply […]