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Do you think you have "food poisoning" or the "stomach flu or bug"? It may be norovirus, a common virus not related to the flu, but the most common cause of foodborne illness.

A term that is used in the retail food industry and by Food Safety experts is 'Creating a Culture of Food Safety' within an organization or establishment.

Keeping basic food safety principles in mind can go a long way to prevent illness from Salmonella which causes an estimated 1.35 million cases of food-borne illness (food poisoning) each year.

Keeping food safe requires training and attention to details!

By implementing and maintaining a robust training program, you will ensure that everyone in your establishment follows proper food safety procedures to protect the health of the people you serve.

Food handlers learn about the dangers of contaminants like allergens and bacteria, how they can avoid contaminating food, and safe ways to thaw, cook, and cool food.

Proper handwashing is critical to food safety. This video outlines the FDA Food Code guidelines around proper handwashing in a food service operation.

Gloves serve as a barrier to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. This video discusses the FDA Food Code guidelines for glove use in foodservice.

The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is particularly harmful to pregnant women, newborns, children, elderly, and immune compromised individuals.

This video discusses two different types of thermometers, their usage and need for calibration to assure foods are cooked and held at correct temperatures.

Interested in learning how to navigate the growth of your food business? Learn about the services and support Ben Franklin provided to early-stage tech-based startups and small manufacturers in Pennsylvania in this virtual workshop.

E. coli is a bacteria that has caused numerous outbreaks of food-borne illness in recent years. Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, fever, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea.

The Food Code is a model for safeguarding public health and ensuring food is unadulterated and honestly presented when offered to the consumer.

This publication explains how to follow established food safety and sanitation standards that minimize the risk for contamination.

Learn about the next step to take to grow your sales! This informative event will cover topics such as licensing, finding an appropriate place for the business, and typical errors to avoid during this process.

Cross contamination is a major risk factor for foodborne illness. This video discusses the FDA Food Code guidelines to prevent cross contamination of food.

During this informative event, we will address liability concerns and regulations for dairy food processors.

Food Safety Posters: Wash Your Hands (Spanish)

Poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to properly cool foods quickly.

Spanish language poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to prevent cross-contamination.

Spanish language poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to properly cool foods quickly.

Spanish language poster for volunteer food handlers detailing proper handwashing.

Spanish language poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to control food temperatures.

Poster for volunteer food handlers explaining how to prevent cross-contamination.

Poster for volunteer food handlers detailing proper handwashing.