Food Safety, Food Security, and Food Defense: How They Work Together Understanding food safety, food security, and food defense is essential for anyone working in the food industry or supporting community health. These three concepts answer different questions: Is the food safe to eat, is there enough food for everyone, and is the food system […]
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The “Danger Zone”: Why 41°F–135°F Matters for Foodborne Illness The danger zone from 41°F to 135°F is the temperature range where harmful bacteria can grow quickly on many foods, which is why the FDA Model Food Code sets strict limits around it. Keeping food out of this range as much as possible is one of
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What is a TCS Food? Explaining Time/Temperature Control for Safety If you work in food service or food safety, you’ve probably heard the term TCS food. TCS stands for Time/Temperature Control for Safety — a classification defined by the FDA Model Food Code. These are foods that require strict time and temperature monitoring to prevent
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The 9 Major Food Allergens Every Food Worker Must Know Food allergies are a serious, daily reality in foodservice, and even tiny amounts of an allergen can trigger a life‑threatening reaction. The FDA recognizes nine major food allergens that account for most severe reactions in the United States, and every food worker should know them
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Food Safety Compliance • CFPM Did You Know Every State Requires a Certified Food Protection Manager? Here’s how our ServSafe Manager Certification course with remote proctoring makes compliance easy—without taking a day off or traveling to a test center. Enroll Now Running a foodservice operation—whether it’s a restaurant, cafeteria, grocery store, or catering business—means managing
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