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Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know
Foodborne illness is a common – yet preventable – public health problem. Ensuring food safety is increasingly more important as food trends change along with the globalization of our food supply.
To prevent foodborne illness, it is necessary to understand how food becomes unsafe to eat and what proactive measures can be taken.
Why is food safety training & certification necessary?
Food safety not only affects continued patronage and sales of a food service business, but also public safety.
Many businesses require food safety training, so being food safety trained will increase your chances of employment. Furthermore, businesses are willing to pay higher wages to those trained.
Beach Food Safety
Going to the beach? While preparing for the heat on your body - also plan on the effects of heat on your food.
Foodborne illnesses increase during the summer because not only does bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, but preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more challenging.
Older Adult Food Safety
Food safety is especially important for older adults. Older adults should avoid certain foods to protect themselves from foodborne illness and adults 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death from foodborne illn
What is FAT TOM for Food Safety?
FAT TOM is a mnemonic device used in the food service industry to describe the six favorable conditions required for the growth of foodborne pathogens.
Understanding the optimal conditions for bacterial growth can potentially help you reduce your risk for bacterial infections and food poisoning.