Never Did I Ever…
Yes, I know the real game is “never have I ever”, but that phrase didn’t work for the topic of this blog, so I changed it around a bit. I [...]
Understanding Food Contamination in Foodservice Operations
Within this blog, I’ve provided a lot of details about the finer points of food safety – from making sure your kitchen staff is trained, to detail about various foodborne [...]
The Antibiotic Debate in Our Food Chain
The discovery of antibiotics in medical science is regarded as one of the most important medical advances in human history. It has allowed doctors to combat bacterial infections and save [...]
Exposing the Risks of Raw Milk
When I began my career in the food safety area several years ago, I never dreamed I’d be discussing why people should not drink raw milk. But recently I ran [...]
Navigating the Latest Listeria Outbreak
I am starting to feel like a member of the Bad News Bears, the guy that is always focused on the negative. You might recall from one of my January [...]
Enhancing Safety and Adding Flavor: The Role of Additives in your Food Supply
Last week, I ran across a post on Facebook from a childhood friend denouncing additives in the food supply. I had to quickly scroll by, otherwise I may have been [...]
E. Coli Outbreaks, The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Late in December, in response to possible E. coli contamination, we saw a recall issued for 7,000 pounds of ground beef. While 7,000 pounds of ground beef is not a [...]
A Fresh Start: Recommitting Yourself and Your Business to Food Safety in 2024
As we get settled into the new year and leave the hustle and bustle of the holiday season behind, it is the perfect time for reflection and improvement. Everyone is [...]
Dry Food Storage – How Vital is it to Food Safety?
Whichever you decide, because some jurisdictions have more stringent requirements than the conference for food protection, check with your local health department to make sure they also recognize the exam before you pay for it.
Navigating a Power Outage in Your Foodservice Operation
In the Midwest this year, it seems storms are occurring weekly. Perhaps this is the norm, and I haven’t paid much attention in years’ past, but the frequency and intensity [...]
Using Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen your Food Safety Program
In many facets of our lives today, we see technology driving innovation and changes that 25 years ago were unimaginable. Though, for many of the front lines of foodservice operations [...]
UNDERSTANDING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Much of our business that revolves around food safety is governed by temperatures. The endpoint cooking temperature of ground beef, the hot holding temperature on the line, the temperature of [...]
