Foodborne Pathogens Every Foodservice Employee Should Know by Name
Tayler Greenwood2026-03-16T16:38:16+00:00Ask most foodservice employees what they're trying to prevent when they wash their hands or when they cook chicken to 165°F, or ground [...]
Ongoing Outbreaks: What We Can Learn from the Most Recent Carrot and Cucumber Outbreaks
Tayler Greenwood2024-12-09T21:44:44+00:00Last month in our blog, we highlighted the recent E. Coli outbreak stemming from onions served at McDonald’s restaurants. In our blog, we highlighted [...]
Exposing the Risks of Raw Milk
Michelle Greenwood2024-03-15T13:44:46+00:00When I began my career in the food safety area several years ago, I never dreamed I’d be discussing why people should not drink [...]
Addressing Major Food Recalls in Your Business
Food Safety Experts2022-06-01T19:51:58+00:00It seems like every year we have a large-scale food recall that reminds consumers and foodservice operators about the importance of food safety. Not that we need reminded, but it certainly puts the topic in the headlines again. Last year, it was the onion recall. This year, it may very well be the Jiff peanut butter recall, of which we are in the midst of. At the time of the publishing, we are starting to learn more about a potential hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries. If you have not been impacted by either of these recalls in your personal or business life, I would be surprised.
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes: Serious Threats to the Safety of Food
Food Safety Experts2021-08-04T08:03:24+00:00Earlier in the month, I mentioned the top microbial enemies we all face in foodservice operations, E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes. While we discussed E. coli and Campylobacter, we did not get around to discussing Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.
E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes…oh my!
Food Safety Experts2021-08-04T08:06:30+00:00Last month, I blogged a bit about the human factor in food safety. In the foodservice management realm, I do think the human factor is our biggest challenge, day in, day out. While the human factor is a major contributor to most foodborne illness outbreaks, we can’t forget about the microbial enemy we face on a daily basis.
