What is the Danger Zone?
The temperature range of 4 C (40 F) to 60 C (140 F) is known as the Danger Zone as pathogens grow fastest in this [...]
What Causes Pathogen Growth?
The phrase FAT TOM will help you remember the six factors that influence how quickly pathogens grow: Food: Pathogens grow more quickly in protein-rich foods [...]
Identifying Potentially Hazardous Food
Quick-growing pathogens are what make for potentially hazardous food. Pathogens can grow especially quickly in the following foods: Meat Poultry Meat alternatives Seafood Dairy products [...]
Dishwashing Best Practices
Always wash your hands before handling clean dishes as dirty hands may contaminate and spread pathogens onto dishes. Always throw out damaged items as cracks [...]
How can I prevent food contamination?
You can prevent chemical contamination by storing chemicals in their original containers in a separate area away from food. Be sure to properly label your chemicals and [...]
What is an Anaphylactic Reaction & What Should I Do?
This is a severe allergic reaction, which can happen with even the slightest exposure to certain foods. These reactions are life threatening as they work [...]