Food Safety

Food Allergen Awareness Training: Protect Guests and Your Business

Food Allergen Awareness Training: Protect Guests and Your Business If you run a restaurant, café, or any food service operation, there’s one risk that can turn a normal shift into an emergency in just a few minutes: a guest having a serious allergic reaction. Food allergies are common, and when a guest says, “I’m allergic […]

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California Food Handler Card: Simple Online Training for New Hires

California Food Handler Card: Simple Online Training for New Hires Just hired a new cook, cashier, or dishwasher in California? Along with uniforms, schedules, and paperwork, there’s one more thing the state cares about a lot: their California Food Handler Certification. If your team works with food and doesn’t have a valid card, you’re not

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California Food Manager Certification: What You Need and How to Get It Online

California Food Manager Certification: What You Need and How to Get It Online California Food Manager Certification: What You Need and How to Get It Online If you run a restaurant, café, or food truck in California, you already juggle a lot. You’re hiring staff, dealing with suppliers, watching reviews, and trying to keep guests

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Food Allergen Awareness

Food Allergen Awareness Certification Food Allergen Awareness Certification is a short, online training that helps foodservice workers protect guests with food allergies and prevent life‑threatening reactions, while earning an ANAB‑accredited certificate valid for three years. This blog post explores why allergen awareness matters, what the course covers, and who should make it part of their

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Food Safety, Food Security, and Food Defense: How They Connect

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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What is a TCS Food? Explaining Time/Temperature Control for Safety

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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