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Get ready to raise awareness for food safety all around the world as we celebrate Worldwide Food Service Safety Month on December 1! This month-long observance was created to educate and promote safe food handling practices in the food service industry. Did you know that approximately 600 million people fall ill every year due to contaminated food? By following proper food safety protocols, we can prevent this from happening and ensure that everyone can enjoy delicious meals without any health risks. So let's join together and spread the message of safe food handling during this important month!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Modern Food Safety</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1800s, principles of food preservation, sterilization, and hygiene started taking root largely driven by Louis Pasteur's germ theory.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1906</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The US Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act in response to unsafe food handling practices, aiming to protect consumers and ensure food safety.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of HACCP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) was developed by the Pillsbury Company, NASA, and the U.S. Army Labs to ensure astronaut food safety.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Observance of the First Worldwide Food Service Safety Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>December got its special designation as Worldwide Food Service Safety Month to raise awareness about the importance of proper food handling and preparation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Implementation of FSMA</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) sought to shift focus from merely responding to foodborne illnesses to preventing them.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Global Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Food service safety remains a global priority with ongoing efforts to improve practices and technologies, prevent contamination, and educate the public.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a food safety workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for workshops or seminars in your area that focus on food service safety. These can be great opportunities to learn new information and techniques to ensure the safety of your food service establishment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create and implement a food safety plan</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to review and update your current food safety plan, or if you don't have one, create a new one. Make sure all employees are trained on the plan and follow it consistently to ensure the safety of your customers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a food safety-themed potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your coworkers or fellow food service professionals and have everyone bring a dish that follows proper food safety guidelines. This is a fun and tasty way to reinforce the importance of safe food handling practices.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Conduct a mock health inspection</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a mock health inspection for your staff and have them go through the process of checking for potential hazards and violations. This exercise can help identify any areas that may need improvement and reinforce the importance of following food safety protocols.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Offer discounts on food safety training</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with a food safety training company and offer discounts or incentives for your employees to complete their courses. This can help ensure that everyone on your team is up-to-date on the latest food safety practices.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes safe food handling practices</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Worldwide Food Service Safety Month raises awareness and provides education on proper food handling techniques. This can help prevent foodborne illnesses and keep consumers safe.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It ensures the quality of food served</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By emphasizing the importance of food safety, Worldwide Food Service Safety Month helps to ensure that the food being served is of high quality and has been properly prepared. This can lead to better tasting meals and satisfied customers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It protects the reputation of businesses</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Following food safety protocols not only keeps customers safe, but it also helps protect the reputation of businesses in the food service industry. By practicing safe food handling, businesses can avoid potential negative consequences such as lawsuits or damage to their brand.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hand Hygiene is Crucial to Food Safety</h3><p class='facts-text'>Proper hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. Whether preparing or serving food, washing hands correctly and frequently is essential.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Temperature Control Prevents Bacterial Growth</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses can grow rapidly at certain temperatures. Safe handling involves maintaining foods at safe hot or cold temperatures to prevent bacterial reproduction.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cross-Contamination is a Common Cause of Foodborne Diseases</h3><p class='facts-text'>Contamination can occur when harmful bacteria are transferred from raw food, particularly meats, to other foods through a common surface or utensils. Preventing this cross-contamination is crucial for safe food service.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Personal Illnesses Can Lead to Food Contamination</h3><p class='facts-text'>Foods handlers who are unwell, especially with gastrointestinal symptoms, can easily spread their illness to others if they do not adhere to strict hygiene standards in food preparation and service.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Proper Food Safety Training can Lower the Risk of Outbreaks</h3><p class='facts-text'>Inadequate knowledge and attitudes about food safety often contribute to outbreak situations. Proper training about safe food handling practices in the food service industry can dramatically lower the risk of outbreaks.</p></div></div>
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month is celebrated on December 1 every year. In 2024 Worldwide Food Service Safety Month will occur on a Sunday.
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