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Top 4 Tips for Dining Out Safely

Trying out a new restaurant can be exciting. However, if you are unfamiliar with the restaurant, you won’t know how good their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and other food safety standards are, putting you at a higher risk of contracting a foodborne illness or having an allergic reaction to a dish. That’s why it is so important t

5 Foods to Help with Spring Allergies

The snow is melting, temperatures are warming, and summer is on its way. But spring also brings with it itching, sneezing, and watery eyes for those who struggle with allergies. It’s no secret that spring can be quite a pain. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. Prescription drugs or over-the-counter meds help, but can be quite expensive.

Why is Food Safety So Important?

We’ve all heard someone complain of a stomachache or nausea and claim it was something they ate, or read headlines and news stories about the latest food illness outbreak. Food poisoning, or reactions stemming from foodborne illnesses, has become so common it’s hardly alarming anymore. Each year, 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illness in some manner.

Common Food Allergies and Why They’re so Prevalent

Food allergies are extremely common and seem to be more prevalent as time goes on. More than 107 foods are known to trigger allergic reactions. According to the Food Allergy Research and Education website, the 8 major food allergens are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and crustacean shellfish. Research suggests that around 32 million Americans have food allergies and about 40% of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food.

Safety Tips for Meal Kits and Grocery Delivery

The emergence of meal kits and grocery delivery is the best thing since sliced bread. Just picture it: it’s noon on a Friday and you haven’t made it to the grocery store yet. You’re going to be home all weekend and food delivery can get expensive. The idea of trudging to the store after work is daunting. Then you remember your local grocery store allows you to shop online and will deliver. It’s the perfect solution whether you’re busy or just unmotivated.

Always Food Safe Partners with Food Recovery Network

Always Food Safe is delighted to have partnered with the Food Recovery Network. Their mission was to recover perfectly good food, that would otherwise be thrown away, and donate it to hunger-fighting nonprofits. Food Recovery Network is the largest student movement that seeks to fight food waste and hunger in America. By the end of the first school year, the group had recovered and distributed 30,000 meals.

Increasing Allergen Awareness in Schools

When it comes to school, every child begins to worry about whether the course material will be too challenging, if their teachers will be nice, or if they’ll make that sports team they’re trying out for. However, for kids with food allergies, these concerns only add to their concerns over their food allergies. They’re wondering if everyone in their class knows not to bring peanut products, if the lunchroom staff knows they can’t have eggs, or if the teachers know that food treats can be life-threatening.

What Accounts for High Turnover Rates in the Restaurant Industry

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the turnover rate in 2018 for the restaurant industry is 75%! This staggering figure is an increase from 2017. Why are workers in the restaurant industry not staying in jobs for the long term? Here are 3 main reasons for this shocking rate.

The Cost of Re-Hiring and How to Reduce Your Restaurant’s Turnover Rate

With the employee turnover rate for the restaurant industry at 70% for the second consecutive year, it must feel like you never have time to focus on running a restaurant. Not only is staff turnover time-consuming and stressful—it is also expensive.

Sanitizers & Detergents - What's the Difference?

Sanitizers and detergents are both used in cleaning restaurants, but there are distinct differences between the two of them and when to use them. A key part of food safety is knowing these differences and which situations to use sanitizer and detergent will help keep your kitchen clean and prevent cross-contamination.

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