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New Study Reveals Another Source of Cross-Contamination in the Kitchen


Posted: 11/12/2015
A study conducted by the University of Georgia reveals that utensils can add to cross-contamination in the kitchen. The big takeaway from the study is that it's important to wash utensils, graters, cutting boards, dishes, and counter tops between uses in order to stop the spread of foodborne pathogens. To read the full article, please visit the link below....
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Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Under Recall


Posted: 11/05/2015
Skippy reduced fat peanut butter is under recall due to metal shavings discovered in some jars. If you've purchased this product recently, be cautious! To read more, please visit the article below: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/10/hormel-recalls-some-skippy-reduced-fat-creamy-peanut-butter-spread-for-possible-metal-shavings/#.Vjt60LerTIV   ....
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Whole Foods Recall in New England


Posted: 10/30/2015
Whole Foods recall in New England due to possible Listeria contamination. To read more about this issue, here is the link for the full article: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/10/whole-foods-recalls-salads-in-northeast-over-listeria-contamination/#.VjOoWberTIU ....
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Dole Spinach Recall in 13 States Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination


Posted: 10/15/2015
There's a Dole spinach recall in 13 states due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Here is a list of the 13 states that have the contaminated product: New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. To read the full article, please visit the link below. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/10/dole-recalls-some-bagged-spinach-for-possible-salmonella-contamination/#.Vh_EAPlViko ....
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Foodborne Illnesses Can Be Contagious!


Posted: 10/08/2015
A UK woman was sickened by Norovirus despite not eating the contaminated food. This is because foodborne illnesses can be contagious! It's always good to be aware of the dangers of raw or undercooked food. To read the full article, please visit the link below. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/09/uk-woman-sickened-by-norovirus-from-oysters-despite-not-eating-them/#.Vg1WJflViko ....
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Cheerios Recall


Posted: 10/08/2015
Cheerios recall due to accidental inclusion of gluten. If you are gluten sensitive, be aware! To read the full article, please visit the link below.  http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/10/fda-gastrointestinal-problems-reported-from-eating-recalled-cheerios/#.VhaVB_lViko ....
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09-23-15 Class Feedback


Posted: 09/23/2015
"I hope this message can get into the right hands. On September 16th I attended the ServSafe Protection Manager Certification held in Pembroke, NH. The trainer for that day was Breanne Mullen. My reason for writing is to express how impressed I was with Ms. Mullen. I’ve been to many trainings, workshops, etc. in my career but I....
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Food Safety Fact


Posted: 09/11/2015
If foodborne illness was reduced by 10% through safer handling of food, 5 million Americans wouldn't get sick every year. This is why it's very important to get ‪#‎ServSafe‬ certified. If you'd like to learn more ‪#‎FoodSafety‬ facts, check out our Facebook and Twitter! Credit: CDC www.cdc.gov ....
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Frozen Corn Recall


Posted: 09/02/2015
Frozen corn recall in NY, NJ, PA, VT, MA, IN, OH, KY, MD, VA, NC, FL, MS, and LA. Check your frozen corn if you live in these states! To read the full article, visit: ‪http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/08/frozen-corn-distributed-under-four-labels-recalled-for-listeria-risk/#.VecYMPlViko   ....
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Back to School Food Safety Tips


Posted: 08/29/2015
It's back to school time! Below is an interesting article about how to insure your child's packed lunch is food safe. #HRFoodSafe #FoodSafety http://cedarspringspost.com/2015/08/28/back-to-school-food-safety-tips/ ....
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