Behind The Line
Behind the Line shares real-world food safety insight, kitchen tools that actually work, and practical guidance for food service professionals and home cooks.
Taylor Waterproof Digital Food Thermometer – Calibratable
This Taylor Thermometer is an essential tool in my toolbox. It is fast, reliable, and can be calibrated. The price is right as well!
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I spy with my little eye- OH GROSS!
How many Food Safety mistakes can you spot in this short but very real story? A nice Saturday afternoon and some seafood was in order. We decided…
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Are you a recent Graduate looking for a job in the hospitality industry?
Are you a recent Graduate that is looking for a summer job but can’t seem to find one even in the busy restaurant / hospitality trade? SMF Training…
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Are Kale Smoothies Safe?
I have many friends that are boasting how great they feel after going on a Kale Smoothie a day regimen. Knowing the additional risks of consuming raw cut leafy…
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Norovirus: What can you do to protect yourself and others.
I start each class with a review of some CDC statistics. Is it part of the ServSafe curriculum? No. Why do I do it? One simple answer, I…
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Certified Food Safety Manager course: Can you take the online course?
Can you take the online course and receive certification? Yes, you can. But… I received a phone call today from someone stating they only need to take the exam. “That…
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Protecting Consumers from Illness: Employee Training, More Regulation or both.
Lets start with statistics. According to the 2011 CDC estimates for domestically acquired illness, Norovirus is responsible for 58 % or 5.5 million cases a year. See…
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