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 »
Which food safety training is best for you?
Food Protection Manager Training Read Post »
If you use ROP in your restaurant in Maryland knowing what is allowed and the proper processes is critical.
Reduced Oxygen Packaging: Are you doing it correctly? Read Post »
Recently my social media feed has been bombarded with memes, Reels, and TikTok’s, about food labeled “Bio-Engineered food”. Most of us have been consuming BE foods for a while. The food ingredients haven’t changed, but the labeling has. Congress passed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, requiring manufacturers to disclose when an ingredient is
Why are so many foods containing Bio-Engineered Ingredients? Read Post »
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