Off-site events like fairs, festivals, and farmers markets are a great way to grow your food business—but they also come with some of the highest food safety risks.
Top 6 food safety mistakes made at vendor events and how to fix them Read Post »
Maryland Moving Toward the 2022 FDA Food Code: What Food Establishments Should Know For years, when I teach food safety manager classes, I often point out the differences between Maryland regulations and the FDA Food Code. In many cases, the FDA recommendations were different than what was written into Maryland law. This often created challenges
Maryland to Adopt the 2022 FDA Food Code Read Post »
Potomac Sewage Spill and Back River Plant Issues: Environmental Risks and Food Safety Concerns Recent wastewater incidents in Maryland and the surrounding region have raised new concerns about water quality and the potential impact on food safety. A major sewage spill into the Potomac River and ongoing operational problems at the Back River Wastewater Treatment
Sewage puts Maryland Waterways in Danger Read Post »
Learn how to calibrate your stem thermometers using the ice point method
Calibrating your Stem Thermometers Read Post »
In the food industry, there’s an old debate: Is it better to play by the rules, or to take action and ask forgiveness later? I’ve seen both. As a consultant, I’ve worked with businesses that invested thousands of dollars into equipment, construction, and operations — all before securing the right permits or licenses. Some even
Ask Forgiveness or Play by the Rules? The High Stakes Gamble in Food Service Read Post »
Is Your HACCP Plan Still Valid? Did you know the health department requires HACCP plans to be updated every 5 years or whenever you make a significant menu change? If it’s been a few years since your last update—or if you’ve added new equipment, introduced ROP (Reduced Oxygen Packaging), or made changes to your process—now’s the perfect time
Avoid Surprises During Inspection – Check Your HACCP Plan Today Read Post »
Explaining why in recent years, there has been a notable increase in recalls related to Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.
Understanding the Rising Frequency of Listeria monocytogenes Read Post »
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to emphasize the critical importance of employee health and hygiene in maintaining the highest standards of food safety within your establishment.During my Food Safety trainings I often ask, “How many people have had an official employee illness training outside of taking this training? “.The answer
FDA Employee Health and Hygiene Handbook Read Post »
We are happy to announce that Brightview Sr Living in Perry Hall will be hosting a training once a month for the remainder of the year. If you would like to host a training at your facility you can enroll one student for FREE! Our next open enrollment training and exam will be held June
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Read Post »
April 2024 Food Protection Manager training and ServSafe Exam
April 2024 Food Protection Training Schedule Read Post »
