COVID-19 has required many food establishments to make a variety of changes, with some types of food businesses facing more changes than others. Whether you manage a restaurant franchise or a grocery store chain, you’re probably facing some changes of your own. For instance, chances are you’ve already embraced food delivery, curbside pickup, or online […]
My Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19, Now What?
5 Steps to Take When a Food Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19 One of the scariest things about COVID-19 is how quickly and easily it can spread to others. Because it can take 2-14 days for symptoms to emerge, a person could have no idea they have the virus and go about their normal routine […]
How to Educate Your Foodservice Staff Online
With health and hygiene at the forefront of everybody’s minds, following good food safety practices has never been more important. According to a study by the CDC, good food safety behavior correlates with food safety training. That’s a great reason to keep your foodservice staff educated — whether training is required in your area or […]
How to Handle Food Delivery and To-Go Orders Safely
Delivery driving is fast becoming a popular occupation across the country as companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats make their services more affordable and widespread. For college students and others looking for an easy way to make an extra buck, delivery driving is the ideal occupation. It requires relatively little effort to become a driver, […]
How Simulations Improve Food Safety Training
In 2011, researchers from two Brazilian universities published a study about the teaching methods used to train food handlers and managers about food safety. They found that hands-on activities and interactive media were the most successful in helping employees understand food safety principles and in changing employees’ attitudes and behavior toward food safety. A separate […]
Surviving Norovirus at a Food Safety Conference
When I close my eyes, I can perfectly envision the first bite I took of that dripping slab of brisket, the flavors exciting every taste bud on my already-salivating tongue. Even the smoky-sweet aroma comes back to me with vivid force. I can still feel the beads of sweat forming on my skin on that […]
3 Ways Food Safety Training Will Benefit You
Food safety training requirements vary widely across the United States for both managers and food handlers. In some areas, requirements are regulated by the state. In others, it’s regulated by the county or city. In still other areas, there’s no requirement for training of any kind. When the local regulating body doesn’t require training, does […]
July Cartoon: Preventing Cross Contamination in the Fridge
You may have heard how cross-contamination can happen during food preparation. But did you know that it’s also a danger to food in storage? How cross-contamination works Cross contamination occurs when germs from one food item spread to another food item. This could happen directly, like if a piece of raw meat drips on or […]
Food Safety Training that Matches Your Brand
When it comes to finding a food safety training solution, most companies look for an off-the-shelf option. It’s easier, and often cheaper, to buy training courses for your employees than to create your own training program from scratch. Buying training off the shelf also allows you to pick and choose courses that meet the local […]
What Are Retail-Specific Food Safety Courses?
Here at StateFoodSafety, we’re committed to providing the best food safety resources for all types of food businesses across the country. We understand that different types of establishments need different types of training. That’s why we’ve developed courses specifically for individuals working in grocery, convenience stores, and other retail food stores. Currently, these courses are […]