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10-18-17 Class Feedback
Posted: 10/18/2017
"I wanted to tell you that I did the food safety class yesterday (October 17, 2017). Instructor Joan is a very good teacher. She was very helpful. Everybody liked her." -Zofia Great job Joan! ....
News and Notes
Posted: 10/18/2017
"I wanted to tell you that I did the food safety class yesterday (October 17, 2017). Instructor Joan is a very good teacher. She was very helpful. Everybody liked her." -Zofia Great job Joan! ....
Dracula Fest
Posted: 10/18/2017
On October 21st, Dracula Fest will take place in San Antonio, Texas. The event will celebrate Romanian food and culture. Unfortunately for any vampires, blood will not be on the menu! To read more about the event, please click here. ....
10-16-17 HRFoodSafe Newsletter
Posted: 10/16/2017
In this week's newsletter, we cover new technology that makes Salmonella testing far more accurate. We also have added a section that covers the most recent food recalls. To access the HRFoodSafe newsletter, please click here. ....
Suppliers and Recalls: Do They Have to Notify You?
Posted: 10/12/2017
Today in our Littleton class we were asked about whether or not suppliers have to notify consumers in the event of a recall. After some research, we've discovered an interesting answer to this question. According to the FDA, a firm that issues a recall is responsible for notifying its direct accounts. These direct accounts must then notify any....
10-11-17 HRFoodSafe Newsletter
Posted: 10/11/2017
HRFoodSafe has developed a food safety training program for schools. Read about our PREP program here. ....
Why are Garlic and Oil Mixtures Unsafe?
Posted: 10/10/2017
Today in our Providence class, we were asked about garlic and oil mixtures. Students posed the question: "What makes garlic and oil mixtures unsafe?" According to the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Services, garlic and oil mixtures can provide the right growing conditions for Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause botulism. ....
The Reason Why Bean Sprouts and Seed Sprouts are Unsafe
Posted: 10/05/2017
The question we often get asked the most in our classes is: "Why are bean sprouts and seed sprouts unsafe?" According to Foodsafety.gov, it's because of how bean sprouts and seed sprouts are grown. These foods need warm, wet, humid conditions in order to sprout. Warm, wet, humid conditions also lead to the sprouting of....
Costco Emergency Food Kit
Posted: 10/04/2017
Costco created an emergency food kit that can last up to 25 years. To read more about this product, please click here. ....
Demand for Food Labels
Posted: 10/03/2017
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 84% of Americans want labels on food available at grocery stores. To read the article from Reuters, please click here. ....
Sandwich Recall
Posted: 10/02/2017
Sandwiches under recall due to presence of Listeria at the facility where they were produced. The states affected are: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. To read the article from Food Safety News, please click here. ....
