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How Do You Use the FIFO Method to Restock Food

Simplify Restocking: how do you use the fifo method to restock food

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World Food Safety Day 2024, celebrated on June 7th, highlighted the theme  “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected.”  This annual event underscores the vital importance of food safety in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth operation of the food industry.  For food handlers and the public, understanding and implementing food safety practices is crucial.  […]

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How Can Chemical Contamination Be Prevented ? Top 5 Tips

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How can chemical contamination be prevented ? This crucial question is at the heart of food safety. The field is dedicated to ensuring the foods we consume are free from harmful substances. Chemical contamination in food can pose significant health risks, including acute poisoning, chronic illnesses, and allergic reactions. According to the World Health Organization

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Beyond the Plate: Investigating Types of Contamination in Food

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Understanding the types of contamination in food is crucial because food contamination is a serious and life-threatening issue affecting millions worldwide each year. Consuming contaminated food can lead to severe health problems, including foodborne illnesses, infections, and even death. This annual event underscores the vital importance of food safety in protecting public health and ensuring

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Key Takeaways from the World Food Safety Day 2024

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World Food Safety Day 2024, celebrated on June 7th, highlighted the theme  “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected.”  This annual event underscores the vital importance of food safety in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth operation of the food industry.  For food handlers and the public, understanding and implementing food safety practices is crucial. 

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Understanding What the Letters FIFO Refer to in Food Storage

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The letters FIFO refer to a critical system for food safety and storage in the food industry. FIFO, which stands for First In, First Out, ensures that older food items are used before newer ones, helping to reduce waste and maintain high standards of freshness and safety.  This guide will explain the importance of FIFO,

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How to Thaw Meat in a Microwave Safely: A Food Safety Guide

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Knowing how to thaw meat in a microwave properly is crucial to ensure that the meat is thawed safely, preventing any risk of foodborne illness.  Thawing meat in a microwave is a quick and convenient method, especially when you’re pressed for time and need to get dinner on the table fast. Improper thawing can lead

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Understanding WHAT IS TCS FOOD and How to Manage It

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In the realm of food safety, one of the most critical concepts to understand is WHAT IS TCS FOOD Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods require specific handling to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and pathogens that can lead to foodborne illnesses. For food industry business owners and food safety students, mastering TCS food

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How to prevent foodborne illness – Top 10 Kitchen Tips

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To know how to prevent foodborne illness in your kitchen is a must in the world of food safety. In our previous post, we explored the Big 6 foodborne illnesses and their severe impact on health. We also mentioned that foodborne illnesses cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually in the

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THE BIG 6 FOODBORNE ILLNESSES

Everything You Should Know About the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses

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Did you know that the Big 6 foodborne illnesses cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually in the United States alone? These alarming numbers highlight the critical importance of food safety. Foodborne illnesses, resulting from consuming contaminated foods or beverages, can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening conditions. They affect

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