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SAFE FOOD FOR THOUGHT- Minimum Wage Increase: Which Side Are You On?

SAFE FOOD FOR THOUGHT- Minimum Wage Increase: Which Side Are You On? How the proposed minimum wage increase will help or hinder your business. Will Raising the Minimum Wage Really Affect Small Businesses? When President Barack Obama declared…

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IT’S DEADLY! LISTERIOSIS PREVENTION NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION

Listeriosis, a disease caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, is the third leading cause of death by food poisoning in the U.S. On average, there are 1,600 cases of listeriosis nationally each year, 260 of them deadly. The main groups affected…

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Food Manager Certification in MN: Identifying the Keys to Food Safety

It’s important that you observe safe handling of food, especially raw meat, as soon as you take them home or to your place of business. Raw foods contain bacteria, and if not isolated from other foods—fruits and vegetables, for instance—they…

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Minnesota’s #1 Cause of Food-borne Outbreaks

Norovirus is responsible for about 60% of the food borne outbreaks in Minnesota every year. Symptoms include severe stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting and the onset time can be as short as few hours. It is absolutely critical that…

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New Food Manager Certification Training location in Mankato, MN

It’s that time of year again when we take stock of the year that was, and look ahead to the future… Safe Food Training has had an outstanding year! We held around 100 training classes in several locations around central…

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IT’S HUNTING SEASON, IS A WILD GAME FEED IN YOUR FUTURE?

If it’s hunting season, then the Minnesota tradition of wild game feeds cannot be far behind. Many nonprofit organizations use the events to raise money for their causes and activities. Here’s what food managers need to know about cooking at…

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Six Things to Consider when Using Produce from a Farmer’s Market or Local Grower at a MN Food Establishment

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the use of local produce at MN food facilities has risen considerably in the last decade. While buying locally requires extra work and extra attention, the results are usually well worth the time.…

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Restaurants Urged to Get NRFSP or ServSafe MN Training and Certification

So you’re at your favorite restaurant with your date or family, enjoying the day’s specials. Toward the end of the meal, you suddenly feel your tummy acting up. If this has ever happened to you, then you could be one…

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