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Cross-Contamination and How to Prevent It

Cross-contamination is the nasty culprit behind many foodborne illnesses. That’s because pathogens can spread from food or unwashed hands to prep areas, equipment, or utensils. Even if the food is cooked correctly, meals can still be contaminated with pathogens if the prep process isn’t done properly. The CDC estimates that an average of 3,000 people die each year from foodborne illness so preventing such illness with proper food handling is of monumental importance.

Reducing the Risk of Food Allergy Reactions

Food allergies affect an estimated 32 million Americans and 5.6 million of them are children under 18 years old. There is no cure for food allergies. The best way to prevent allergic reactions is through awareness and proper labeling.

Food Safety and Child Care

As the school year winds down, many will be searching for summer childcare. While there are laws about food safety and child care, it’s not as widely talked about and regulated as the restaurant industry, even though children spread germs and illnesses faster than parents and caregivers can sanitize.

Liquorexam.com and Always Food Safe: The Ultimate Pairing

Liquorexam.com is an online server and selling training program that teaches employees to serve and sell alcohol legally and responsibly. Each state has different training requirements so their website provides a pull-down menu to see what training programs are available for your state. In addition to liquor handler training, some states require bartenders to have food safety training as well. That’s why Always Food Safe has joined forces with Liquorexam.com to provide food safety training along with their liquor handler training. By combining our services with Liquorexam.com, we’ve ensured hospitality customers get the best experience possible. Their beverages and food are safe.

Produce Food Safety

As the weather warms, we start to get excited about fresh produce, with people starting their gardens and farmer’s markets popping up. That said, chances are you’ll still purchase some of your produce at the grocery store and, as 2018 taught us, that can be risky. From tainted lettuce to sprouts, produce is an important part of food safety.

Weddings and Food Allergies

At some point in the wedding planning process, it’s pretty much guaranteed a bride will envision all the things that can go wrong. One scenario people tend to overlook is food allergies. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, an estimated 32 million Americans have food allergies, so the chances that someone attending your wedding has a food allergy aren’t far-fetched.

Tips to Protect Against Food Allergies in the Classroom

As August turns into September every school-aged child begins to think, and probably worry about, if their friends will still be friends, if the course material will be too challenging, if their teachers will be nice, or if they’ll make that sports team they’ve been planning on trying out for.

Health Inspection Ratings Now on Yelp!

The CDC estimates that each year, 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Food safety is more important than ever and is becoming a hot topic issue. With states continuing to reform and pass laws that create stricter food safety requirements, it’s no surprise that Yelp is now publishing health inspection ratings along with reviews.

All About Gluten: Wheat Allergy vs Celiac Disease

Wheat allergies are sometimes mistaken for celiac disease, but these are very different conditions, in both the cause as well as the reaction and symptoms. Learn more about celiac disease and wheat allergies, and their differences.

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

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