StateFoodSafety Resources

No More Salmonella For years, Denmark averaged 450 confirmed salmonella cases a year in a population of 5 million. Then in 1988, the number of illnesses rose to nearly 3,500 cases. Denmark responded by creating a National Salmonella Control Program that has been shaping their poultry industry ever since. Today, the eggs and chicken produced […]

  Most foods sold in the grocery store are labeled with a “Sell-By” or “Use-By” date. Have you ever wondered what these dates actually tell us? The reality might surprise you. According to the USDA, food dating is more about food quality than food safety. The dating system for food is not government regulated, so […]

Food preparation workers work under the supervision of cooks, chefs, and foodservice managers to complete routine food preparation tasks such as slicing meats and vegetables, brewing beverages like tea and coffee, and preparing cold foods like salads. Food preparation workers are often employed in places like restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and school and hospital cafeterias. […]

Food Safety Reminder: Wash hands between tasks to ensure that bacteria are not allowed to contaminate the food you prepare. Download image: Sayonara Salmonella Cartoon

Hang this poster in your facility to remind employees of the correct way to reheat food. Download Image: Reheating Process