Consider Mandating A Food Safety Certification For Your Employees
Did you know that the Center for Disease Control estimates that every year in the U.S., 48 million people become ill from a food borne illness? And food borne illnesses can sometimes have very serious ramifications. Of these 48 million, 128,000 require hospitalization and nearly 3,000 die. Therefore, food safety is essential and it is important to consider food safety tips and adhere to proper food and sanitation standards. In the restaurant industry, a food handling certificate or food and hygiene course for employees can help to ensure high restaurant food safety standards. One of the most important food safety tips is to always wash your hands prior to handling food, as the things we touch everyday are often loaded with bacteria. For example, hand washing can help to prevent…