HRFoodSafe

06/01/2026

Are you concerned about food recalls? Don’t panic! Keeping our customers safe means following a few important steps: remove the food from your inventory and then follow the recall information.

Stay aware of national food recalls by visiting the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

05/29/2026

Happy June! We’re halfway through the year, and it’s the perfect time to look at your records and see who needs ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification. If you’re busiest in the summer, reach out and join a class TODAY! If you’re busiest in the fall, there’s no time like the present to get ahead of the curve and schedule training for the whole team. Visit hrfoodsafe.com to see our entire schedule of classes through all of 2026!

05/27/2026

Summertime brings the heat, but let’s keep that outside! Maintaining proper time-temperature control is what it’s all about…keep food out of the danger zone!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Recognizing mistakes like improper cleaning and sanitizing, or not recognizing signs of pest infestation – and then taking immediate corrective action! – means we are doing everything possible to reduce the risks of foodborne illness. Maintaining active managerial control is all about being proactive and reactive about problems…what are some of the ways you work at being proactive in your operation? Let us know in the comments!

05/20/2026

If you have a team in need of ServSafe® certification, schedule a private class with HRFoodSafe! Whether it’s for 5 or 50 people, we bring the class to you when it works for YOUR schedule. Interested in learning more? Email us at [email protected] today!

05/18/2026

🥬 “Lettuce” all remember that when it comes to cooler storage, RTE and plant based foods 🥦🍎 must never “meat” 🍗🥩 other items due to the danger of cross-contamination! Store items based on minimum internal cooking temps with poultry items always stored on the bottom.

05/14/2026

Conducting a self-inspection is an important tool that helps you reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Make sure yours mirrors what your regulatory inspections look like – that way you can take corrective action proactively! Need help? HRFoodSafe offers self-inspection assistance as one of our consulting services. Reach out to us at [email protected] to schedule with us!

05/12/2026

WHICH IS HIGHER? The answer from yesterday's post:

The average number of reported Norovirus illnesses per year is higher, averaging between 19-21 million (source: CDC). Pennsylvania has a population just over 13 million.

05/11/2026

WHICH IS HIGHER? The average number of reported Norovirus illnesses per year OR total population of Pennsylvania?

Let us know your answer in the comments!