Nearly every month the news reports new cases of produce contamination, restaurant violations, and food safety issues. If you own, manage, or work for a food service business, you must take advantage of ongoing food safety education and training.
Each state and local health department is tasked with preventing foodborne illness, so regulations vary across the country. To determine which food safety education and training programs are required in your area, you can check with ServSafe, run by the National Restaurant Association. This organization offers free and paid training, as well as food handling certifications. You can also become certified in food management or handling ...
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Nearly every month the news reports new cases of produce contamination, restaurant violations, and food safety issues. If you own, manage, or work for a food service business, you must take advantage of ongoing food safety education and training.
Each state and local health department is tasked with preventing foodborne illness, so regulations vary across the country. To determine which food safety education and training programs are required in your area, you can check with ServSafe, run by the National Restaurant Association. This organization offers free and paid training, as well as food handling certifications. You can also become certified in food management or handling through the National Environmental Health Association.
In the United States, several federal agencies produce literature about contamination prevention, appropriate washing procedures for hands and produce, safe handling and storage of eggs and dairy products, and safe cooking temperatures for meat, fish, and poultry. You can find details about food recalls and food poisoning from the Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Your company has several options when it comes to food safety education and training. To learn more about opportunities in your area, click on the Business.com links.
