As one of America’s staple foods, the U. S. consumed almost 12 billion hamburgers in 2007. Statistics show that ground beef patties are grilled more frequently than any other meat. It doesn’t just stop with patties: meat loaf, meat balls, sloppy joes, and tacos are also some of America’s most popular food items. Because beef is Read more
Eating out means entrusting others to prepare the food you consume in a safe and thoughtful manner. Foods should be prepared carefully so that others don’t get sick. Raw vegetables should be washed, cooked, cooled, reheated, frozen, and thawed. It’s important to keep germs that are already in the food from growing and causing food poisoning. A Read more
Today there is an increase in the purchase and consumption of meals from restaurants because individuals are busy with juggling multiple priorities like work and family. This trend increases the urgency in ensuring adequate hand hygiene at food preparation facilities. If food handlers do not wash their hands after preparing raw foods or using the Read more
Foodborne illness is a serious concern especially for the restaurant and food service industry. Although foodborne illnesses can be extremely harmful, many people who contract such an illness do not seek medical attention. Therefore they are not tested and cases of foodborne illness go undiagnosed. It happens quickly; microbes or toxins are swallowed and enter Read more
