Food Safety Training Becoming More of a Priority
Food Safety Training Becoming More of a Priority Training is critical to help workers keep food safety top of mind Putting safety first. It’s something you hear and read about a lot nowadays in the world of food safety. But are foodservice handlers and others who work with food really doing it? These days—more and […]
How to Speak Up + Raise Concerns at Restaurants When You’re Apprehensive About Food Safety
How to Speak Up + Raise Concerns at Restaurants When You’re Apprehensive About Food Safety Here’s a scenario all of us are familiar with: You’re out for a meal at a restaurant and get a gut feeling that something just isn’t quite right about the way your food is being handled and served. Maybe it’s how […]
How Temperatures Affect Food and Cause Foodborne Illness
How Temperatures Affect Food And Cause Foodborne Illness Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Have you ever left a gallon of milk or some cooked foods sitting out on your counter for too long (perhaps all night) and just put it back in the fridge to eat or drink […]
Shellfish + Foodborne Illness: What You Need to Know to Prevent Sickness
Shellfish + Foodborne Illness: What You Need to Know to Prevent Sickness Like any other food, shellfish—including shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops—must be handled and cooked properly so it’s safe to eat. But, because consuming raw shellfish is common and can do harm to your health, we’re diving into this topic to […]
Food Safety in the US: A Public Good to Prevent Foodborne Illness + Much More
Food Safety in the US: A Public Good to Prevent Foodborne Illness When you and your family sit down to enjoy a meal at your favorite restaurant here in the United States, countless laws and regulations are in place to help ensure your food is safe to eat. On a federal, state, and local level, […]
Your Guide to Safe Grilling this Summer
Your Guide to Safe Grilling this Summer The smoky smell of the grill full of your favorite meats—chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, and ribs. Nothing says summer quite like it! With grilling season heating up, STOP Foodborne Illness is right on top of what you need to know to keep your summertime grilling food both […]
Brown Bag It: 14 Tips for Packing Safer Lunches
Brown Bag It: 14 Tips for Packing Safer Lunches Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Whether it’s August and back to school time for kids, or you’re just trying to save a little cash by packing your own lunch — just about everybody will “brown bag it” at one […]
How to Pack a Safe School Lunch for Your Kids + Tips for Safe Cafeteria Lunches
How to Pack a Safe School Lunch for Your Kids + Tips for Safe Cafeteria Lunches In just a few weeks, summertime will be winding down and children will be heading back to school. Now is the perfect time for parents who pack lunches for their precious kiddos to brush up on how to keep […]
How Pasteurization Keeps Your Eggs + Other Foods Free of Deadly Pathogens
How Pasteurization Keeps Your Eggs + Other Foods Free of Deadly Pathogens When you hear the word “pasteurized,” do you know exactly what it means? And, more importantly: Do you know why pasteurized is the safest option for foods like eggs, milk, juices, and many others? As a Stop Foodborne Illness supporter, we know you’re […]
Your Pets are Like Family — How to Keep Their Food Safe, Too
Pets Are Like Family Too: Keeping Their Food Safe Just like us, pets are at risk of food poisoning. If you’re a pet owner, you probably treat your furry friend like a family member. And the last thing you’d want is for your pet to suffer from a foodborne illness. With our top tips for […]
Ken Koehler’s Hamburger Dinner at Home Began a Harrowing Journey that Changed His Life Forever
Ken Koehler’s Hamburger Dinner at Home Began a Harrowing Journey that Changed His Life Forever “I just wanted to die.” While enduring two agonizing days curled up in his bathroom with near-constant vomiting and diarrhea, this is what kept running through Ken Koehler’s mind back in late November 2011. As he’d later find out, that […]
