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Food Safety During Processing: Best Practices (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

In the absence of proper hygiene and safety protocols, the entire food chain — from the farmer who grows the produce to the consumer who eats it — is compromised. Proper food safety practices may help prevent numerous mishaps, such as foodborne illnesses and damage to your restaurant’s reputation.

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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

Food Safety News

E ditor’s Note: With permission, Food Safety News today posts the 2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislature by Doug Farquhar, JD, Government Affairs Director for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The following table summarizes bills related to food safety introduced by state legislation in 2023.

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National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

Modern Restaurant Management

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. With any sort of food preparation, temperature is another critical element to consider. Temperature.

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FSAI airs frustration at food safety law breaches

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has voiced frustration at what it called “repeated, similar and fundamental” breaches of food law. 92 enforcement orders were served on businesses for violating food safety legislation in 2023, up from the 77 reported in 2022.

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Back-to-school food safety tips: Ensuring healthy and safe lunches for students

Food Safety News

Amidst the chaos, it’s easy to overlook a critical aspect: ensuring the safety of the meals your children carry to school. Neglecting food safety measures can have serious consequences, exposing students to the risk of foodborne illnesses. Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S.

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Food Safety Never Takes a Holiday 

Modern Restaurant Management

With an influx of customers at peak dining times and an increase in the volume of prep work, some employees may feel pressure to sacrifice food safety for speed. With food at the forefront of the holiday season, restaurant managers should take the opportunity before the rush begins to remind employees of how to prioritize food safety.

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5 Easy Food Safety Basics

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5 Food Safety Basics by MenuTrinfo’s Team In our industry, ensuring the food safety of our facilities we visit is imperative. From farm to fork, every step of the food production process must adhere to strict good manufacturing practice guidelines to prevent food-borne illness and allergic reactions.