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Vinyl Gloves: Are they Safe for Food Preparation?


Posted: 01/22/2018
  According to growing scientific evidence, vinyl gloves aren't all that safe to use in food preparation operations. Vinyl gloves are made with a synethic plastic polymer that has a significant amount of chlorine. As a result, vinyl gloves have been linked with pollution and adverse health effects. To read more about vinyl gloves and its problems, visit FoodSafetyNews....
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Allergen Training: Why is it Important?


Posted: 01/18/2018
It is estimated that 15 million people in the United States have one or more food allergy. The most common foods that people are allergic to are: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy/tofu, and wheat/gluten.  It is important that food handlers are aware of these allergens and that food handlers avoid allergens when preparing allergen special orders....
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Major Brands Recall Ice Cream Due to Listeria Contamination


Posted: 01/15/2018
  Dozens of ice cream brands are recalling their products due to Listeria contamination. Aldi, Market Basket, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are a few of the merchants affected. To read more about the recall, visit FoodSafetyNews.com here. ....
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Romaine Lettuce is Likely Behind E. Coli Outbreak


Posted: 01/09/2018
  The cause of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened 59 people in the US and Canada is still unknown, but romaine lettuce appears to be the likely culprit. Consumer Reports advises people against consuming romaine lettuce at this time. To read more about the outbreak and to learn about the investigative efforts of the CDC and the FDA....
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Food Service Workers and the Hepatitis A Vaccine


Posted: 01/08/2018
  Currently, the CDC does not require food service workers to be vaccinated for the Hepatitis A virus. This is a missed opportunity on the CDC's part to help reduce foodborne illness. In San Diego last year, 577 people were sickened due to Hepatitis A. 20 people died and 396 people were hospitalized. This could have been prevented if....
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01-04-18 HRFoodSafe Newsletter


Posted: 01/04/2018
Check out the latest newsletter from HRFoodSafe here. In this newsletter, we go over the new ServSafe class schedule, cover the recent FDA audit, provide some food safety tips, and detail the latest food recalls.      ....
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01-02-18 Class Feedback


Posted: 01/02/2018
"I've been meaning to inform you that I thoroughly enjoyed the instructor of this class! She made the material fun to learn yet made it clear how serious it is to know the information she taught. She deserves many kudos!" - Kristen Thank you Joan for your hardwork and great attitude! ....
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FDA and Food Recalls


Posted: 12/26/2017
  Delays with food recalls have impacted the lives of Americans over the past several years. Visit CBS News here to read the full article about foodborne illness outbreaks tied to late recalls. ....
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Holiday Food Safety Tips


Posted: 12/22/2017
This holiday weekend make sure to... Wash your hands and wear gloves when handling food. Keep cold foods cold - 41F or below. Keep hot foods hot - 135F or higher. Cook stuffed foods to 165F. Cook injected meats to 155F. Cook steaks and chops to 145F. Cook vegetables and starches to 135F. If your food has been left out....
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12-20-17 HRFoodSafe Newsletter


Posted: 12/20/2017
In this newsletter, we discuss giving back to the local community. Over the years, HRFoodSafe has donated food and helped prepared meals for The Friendly Kitchen. The Friendly Kitchen is a soup kitchen located in Concord, New Hampshire that serves the area's homeless and needy families. To learn more about the organization or to get involved, please visit thefriendlykitchen....
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