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Cutting boards are silent heroes in our kitchens, but when misused, they can quickly become a source of potentially dangerous cross-contamination. In this post, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about cutting board safety, from best practices and cleaning methods to the debate over wood versus plastic. Let’s slice right into what you need to know.

Eggs have long been a staple in kitchens across the USA, providing versatility, nutrition, and flavor to countless dishes. However, recent trends indicate a sharp increase in egg prices, leaving many food service professionals facing a daunting challenge. While this surge in cost might seem like a setback, today’s culinary experts are turning adversity into an opportunity to innovate and thrive.

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Can I get my Food Manager Certification Online?  Can I take the proctored food manager exam online?  The answer to this and more is available here, in the latest SafeBites© post! 

The journey to becoming a certified Food Protection Manager has come a long way over the years. Once marked by in-person classes, rigid scheduling, and lengthy approval processes, the process is now streamlined and accessible to food service professionals everywhere, thanks in part to innovations like online courses and exams. At the forefront of this transformation is My Food Service License, leading the way with a cutting-edge, no-scheduling-required approach.

A once-promising restaurant was forced to shut its doors due to severe food safety violations. This story serves as a stark reminder of the critical role that stringent safety practices and proper certification play in the food service industry. 

This restaurant prided itself on creative flavors and an inviting dining atmosphere. However, beneath the allure of an innovative menu and stylish decor, critical food safety oversights were taking shape. During a routine, unannounced health inspection, inspectors uncovered a series of violations that would soon prove catastrophic:

How can I get started with cottage food?  What are the food safety requirements?  Do I need a license?  Learn this and more here in the latest edition of SafeBites.  

The cottage food industry has become a beacon of opportunity for aspiring culinary entrepreneurs across the country. Originating as a grassroots movement that allowed home cooks to legally sell their homemade products, this industry now offers a low-cost entry point into the food business. In today’s post on SafeBites©, we explore the rich history of the cottage food industry, its role in empowering individuals to generate income, and the critical food safety elements that ensure customer confidence and public health.