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National Restaurant Association and ServSafe offer content for National Food Safety Awareness Month

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National Restaurant Association and ServSafe offer content for National Food Safety Awareness Month

Beginning August 26, 2024, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe will provide in-depth educational content on the science of foodborne illness, tips for preventing an outbreak, key strategies for developing an outbreak response plan, and other topics important to food service and food retail establishments for National Food Safety Education Month (NFSEM). Held each September […]

Avoid this type of sushi if you want to avoid food poisoning

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Avoid this type of sushi if you want to avoid food poisoning

“Cooking is the only surefire way to reduce the likelihood of food poisoning caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses,” a food safety expert told HuffPost. Carlo A via Getty Images You will rarely meet someone who just “kind of” likes sushi. If you are a sushi fan, Really love it. Maybe you’re a rainbow roll […]

Officials call for support for licensed food trucks to improve public health in Portland

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Officials call for support for licensed food trucks to improve public health in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County is urging Portland residents to purchase food only from licensed food vendors and restaurants. The county says that since last summer, there has been a rise in unlicensed “red-puss stands” selling hot dogs near venues and bars in the city area. Officials say these unlicensed businesses lack proper food […]

Aldi, Walmart and others are recalling various vegetables – here’s why

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Aldi, Walmart and others are recalling various vegetables – here’s why

Once again, the foodborne illness Listeria is responsible for a recall of several vegetables and packaged salad products in multiple states. What began as a recall of just cucumbers on July 12 quickly evolved into a much larger problem affecting products sold in 18 different states across the country. Products affected by the contamination include […]