Concession stands are especially susceptible to food safety issues with part-time, under-trained staff, the weather, and pests.
The safety of everyone visiting the concession stand, as well as an organization’s reputation, relies on responsible workers that understand and follow proper food safety procedures.
Dinner and a movie date night? Ditch the leftovers, not your date! Remember, leftovers are only safe for 2 hours at room temperature and won’t last through a movie – and only 1 hour if the temperature is over 90°F.
After that time, bacteria growth can occur and cause food illness. Likewise, during warmer months bacteria multiply faster – so keeping food safe is more challenging.
Happy National Cheeseburger Day! Not only a day to honor one of your favorite meals, but to educate yourself on the special care needed when handling and cooking ground beef to prevent foodborne illness.
Use the hashtag #NationalCheeseburgerDay on social media to find cheeseburger deals!
September is National Food Safety Education Month! A perfect time to test your knowledge about food safety and learn about the steps you can take to prevent foodborne illness.
Take our free quiz to test your food safety knowledge:
Found a problem with your food? If you suspect that a food product is contaminated or has made you or someone that you know sick, follow these guidelines to report it.
happy National Linguine Day! September 15th is dedicated to linguine, the flat Italian pasta that means “little tongues”.
Most people are surprised that cooked pasta presents a food illness risk and that pasta leftovers are refrigerated safely for only 3-4 days.
Use the hashtag #NationalLinguineDay on social media to post your linguine dishes or find deals!
State fairs are an end-of-summer tradition and delight the young and old alike – with games, rides, entertainment, and food booths!
However, because of the warm weather, cooking outdoors, and part-time vendors – there is an increased chance of a food illness. So, while having fun – it is important to make some basic food safety observations!
Check out our 2019 State Fair Directory – with operating dates – and find your local fair.
While much has been done to educate food handlers on safe food-handling practices, continued training in food allergies is needed by workers to recognize the initial signs of allergic reactions – and the best practices for safely preparing food for and serving food allergic guests.
Americans buy and consume more chicken than any other food. September was designated National Chicken Month to promote chicken consumption in what was a typically a slow month for chicken sales.
Chicken may be the most consumed protein, but it also causes more people to become sick.
Learn more about the safe handling, preparation, and serving of chicken and poultry to prevent foodborne illness.
Sandwiches are potentially high risk food items. They can contain raw ingredients (e.g., vegetables) – that if not washed – can harbor dangerous bacteria like E. coli.
Sandwiches can also have cold cuts – which can contain a bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk of getting a serious infection from Listeria.
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