Food handling

Boiling kills active bacteria, but a number of survivalist species of bacteria are able to form inactive seedlike spores that can survive boiling temperatures. After food is cooked & its temperature drops below 130°, these spores germinate & begin to grow, multiply, & produce toxins. Some of these toxins are heat-stable -- even boiling will not destroy them. Excellent article by Harold McGee in New York Times. #food_safety

Food safety and sanitation poster is an effective tool guide for reminding food handlers of the most significant food safety and sanitation practices. Beneficial for any food establishment such as a restaurant, a food truck, a coffee shop, a retail food store, a deli stand, a cafeteria, or others. Download for free.

The five tips to wash food are- Keep Clean, cook foo thoroughly. use safe water, heat food at safe temperatures.

People around the world are practicing social distancing and self-isolation at home, which means more home-cooked meals and an increased need for proper food handling, storage and cooking techniques. According to the NSF, there are some best practices for proper food handling, storage and cooking techniques while at home.

Personal Hygiene Essentials - good personal hygiene practices & procedures for workers in food industry.

Food storage times guidelines

A food safety poster containing guidelines on how to store food in deep freezer safely.

Post this free infographic to help employees remember how to use gloves properly for safe food preparation.

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Here is the Food Safety Temperature Rules from USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.