Anyone who’s been to Utah during the summer knows it can get hot. Temperatures between June and August in the Beehive State have averaged at least 100°F every year since 2015. In 2020, the statewide temperature average for June–August hit a whopping 120°F. That kind of heat can create additional food safety challenges for food […]
Stand-Up Training: How to Reheat Food Safely
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training When food is reheated, it passes through the temperature danger zone where bacteria multiply fastest. Whenever you reheat food, make sure to use the proper equipment to get it through the danger zone quickly. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning objectives with your employees as a […]
May Cartoon: How to Identify Menu Items with Allergens
Food allergies are extremely common in the United States. In fact, FARE estimates that every three minutes someone is sent to the emergency room due to a food allergy reaction. Some allergic reactions can result in anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. To prevent a customer at your establishment from having an allergic reaction to their […]
3 Ways Food Handlers Can Prevent Germs in Texas “Ice Tea”
Iced tea, or “ice tea” as it’s pronounced in Texas, is known for its year-round popularity in the Lone Star State. The drink inspires endless debates about the best way to prepare it. Should it be brewed in hot or cold water? Using tea bags or instant tea? Sweetened or unsweetened? Served over crushed or […]
Stand-Up Training: Holding Food Safely
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Some food may not be served to customers right away. Instead, it’s kept hot or chilled, waiting for a customer to buy it or a food worker to use it. Other times, food may be held for a short time without any temperature control. It’s important to teach employees […]
April Cartoon: How to Prevent Bare-Hand Contact
Ready-to-eat foods are exactly what they sound like: foods that are ready to eat as they are. Apples, muffins, and salads are all ready-to-eat foods because they can be eaten without any more cooking or preparation. Since ready-to-eat foods aren’t cooked, they’re more vulnerable to dangerous foodborne pathogens. If pathogens transfer to ready-to-eat food, they […]
StateFoodSafety Joins TPC Training Company
StateFoodSafety has joined TPC Training. TPC is a leading provider of in-person and online workforce training and compliance solutions, so StateFoodSafety is a great fit for their organization. The StateFoodSafety team will continue to provide all the same training programs and services we did before. We remain committed to providing the best courses, best technology, […]
The 13 Most Common Risk Factors for Foodborne Illness in Utah
In 2017, the Utah Department of Health released an analysis of health inspection data from seven health departments across the state. The participating health departments cover about 85% of Utah’s total population. The state study looked at common violations marked during inspections in 2016. The inspections took place at all different types of food establishments, […]
How to Clean and Sanitize Your Cutting Board
Cutting boards come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. You might have one made of glass, plastic, marble, wood, or even stainless steel. No matter what kind of cutting board you use, it can easily become a source of contamination and foodborne illness if you’re not careful. How can a cutting board make people sick? […]
Stand-Up Training: Effective Communication in Food Service
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Good communication is at the heart of every food establishment, and it starts with you — the manager. Share your expectations about communication with your employees. Teach them how to communicate effectively with customers, with each other, and with management. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning […]