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Food Safety Tips for Passover and Easter


Posted: 04/11/2022
It’s a special time of year as we welcome spring and celebrate several holidays. Whether you’re celebrating your Seder meal with brisket or Easter dinner with ham or lamb, keep food safety in mind. Eggs also are popular for traditional Passover and Easter celebrations and require proper handling. Follow USDA’s Food Safety Steps and remember these quick....
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Happy Clients


Posted: 03/22/2022
Good morning, I wanted to let you know that the class went very well.  Ed was a great teacher and had the class's attention the whole time.  I spoke with a few of the ladies yesterday and they said that even if they didn't pass they did learn something from the class.  That is very....
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Left Over Food Dangers


Posted: 02/24/2022
Hours after eating leftovers from a restaurant, a 19-year-old was admitted to the hospital with multiple organ failure and later had both his legs and all his fingers amputated. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/a-teen-ate-leftover-rice-and-noodles-hours-later-doctors-amputated-his-legs-and-fingers/ar-AAUamgB?li=BBnb7Kz   ....
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Excellent and Professional


Posted: 02/09/2022
I recently attended the serve safe class and exam at the Hampton Inn in Raynham Massachusetts.  The instructor and class material was excellent. She is a true professional in teaching and reviewing the material for the exam. I am a chef instructor at the adult program at the upper cape tech in Bourne, Ma.  I am also an....
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Listeria Outbreak - Fresh Express and Dole packaged salads


Posted: 12/26/2021
Packaged salads from Fresh Express and Dole have been linked to two listeria outbreaks in the US.  Listeria is a bacteria that can cause a deadly infection, with symptoms like headaches and fever. The companies are recalling several of their products after 22 people were hospitalized.  Fresh Express and Dole are recalling several of their packaged salads after....
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Holiday Recipes


Posted: 12/20/2021
The Holidays have arrived and we wanted to share some recipes from the USDA.  What is your favorite Holiday food? https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2021/12/07/five-healthy-recipes-holiday-season ....
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Reduce the Spread of Viruses- Some Handwashing Tips


Posted: 12/15/2021
Cold and Flu Season have arrived along with the continuation of COVID-10. Here are some handwashing tips to help reduce the spread of viruses from ServSafe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3aoqvBKzQ&list=PLWyMTadJPB0-xuEJKqzk7VkAG4OxTC0Pr&index=21&t=2s ....
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ServSafe Class 2/17/21


Posted: 02/25/2021
Good morning Bud,  Thank you for your time yesterday, I love the passion you put into the class, it made it easier to remember key components of the test.  I'm sure I didn't get that close to 100%, but would be disappointed if I got less then an 85...   Later,  John UPDATE...scored....
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ServSafe Dining Commitment!


Posted: 09/11/2020
Want to be sure your eating at an establishment that exemplifies food safety? Check out this link to search for restaurants that have made the 2020 ServSafe Dining Commitment!   https://www.servsafedining.org/#info ....
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Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Newport: Red Onions (July 2020)


Posted: 08/19/2020
Outbreak Investigations & Safety Advisories The following is an update from FDA of concern to our subscribers. Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Newport: Red Onions (July 2020)   Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled onions from Thomson International, Inc. or products containing recalled onions August 18, 2020   The FDA, along with CDC, Canadian, state, and local partners, is....
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