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Protect Food and Water During Hurricanes and Other Storms!


Posted: 10/09/2018
Natural Disasters can cause complete devastation to your business and home. Floods and power outages can cut off water supplies and quickly contaminate food. Protect yourself and others from foodborne illness by following steps to help preserve food and water before, during and after storms. Please click the link below to read all the safety steps. Food Safety Tips ....
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6.5 Million Pounds Of Beef Recalled for Salmonella!


Posted: 10/05/2018
  The recalled beef products were shipped nationwide and the outbreak currently involves over 16 states with 57 reported Salmonella illnesses. The recalled products bear establishment number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The investigation is ongoing but JBS Tolleson Inc has been identified as the common supplier.   FSIS is concerned that some of....
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Johnston County Hams Recalled Due To Listeria Illnesses


Posted: 10/04/2018
Johnston County Hams Inc (Smithfield) has recalled more than 89,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes infections. Pregnant woman are 10 times more likely to get ill from Listeria and can cause serious issues including miscarriages, stillbirths, premature labor and even death in newborns. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers&rsquo....
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October's Newletters!


Posted: 10/02/2018
Please visit the link(s) below to view October's newletters!  New England Area - Oct Newsletter New Hampshire - Oct Newsletter Ohio - Oct Newsletter Pennsylvania - Oct Newsletter ....
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The FDA Seeking Comments Regarding Naming Retailers During Recalls!


Posted: 09/27/2018
The FDA may be implementing a policy change that would mean the release of retailer names and locations that receive recalled food notices so consumers can more easily identify it. The current policy prohibits the release of this informaiton due to “confidential” business relationships. To read the full policy change draft, please visit the site below. https://www.fda....
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Grocery Store Shopping SafetyTips!


Posted: 09/24/2018
People tend to get in and out of the grocery store as quickly as possible but this could pose safety risks like cross contamination and food spoilage. Follow these tips to ensure food safety for you and your family! * Clean your shopping cart. Wipe down the child seat, as well as the cart handle, with a disinfecting wipe. *Use....
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Help HRFoodSafe Donate to Hurricane Florence Relief !


Posted: 09/21/2018
$20 of every registration will be donated to the American Red Cross to assist with hurricane Florence relief efforts through September 30th. Every donation helps the American Red Cross provide assistance to everyone effected by this disaster.     With over 60 classes every month, it does not get any easier than this to get certified! Let us bring the....
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Home Canning Safety Tips!


Posted: 09/19/2018
Harvest time is here and for many that means canning season.  If canning isn't done properly, your canned harvest could cause Botulism. Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves.  Please visit the link below for safety tips you cant miss to keep you and your family....
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TGIG! It's National Donut Day! Free Donuts!


Posted: 09/14/2018
It Is National Donut Day which means free donuts today at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and others. National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.  Click link below to read all restaurants giving free donuts!   Free Donut List ....
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Halal Manti Beef Dumplings Recalled


Posted: 09/13/2018
Roya Foods is recalling frozen, raw Halal Manti Beef Dumplings because they were not inspected as required by federal law. The product was shipped to restaurants and retailers in Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York. Read the full article at https://www.foodsafetynews.com   ....
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