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Food safety 101: Keep them apart from the start
When serving a meal to a child, you may have heard them demand that their foods not touch each other. This mantra of “don’t let my foods touch!” is...
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Protect your customers and loved ones from Norovirus
Norovirus is the number one cause of foodborne disease outbreaks in the...
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Before you plant that field with fruits and vegetables
One of the key decisions farmers make is about where to plant crops. This question becomes even more important if you plan to grow fresh fruits and...
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Protect your customers and loved ones from Norovirus
Norovirus is the number one cause of foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States...
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Get your certified food protection manager certification
FREEPORT, Ill.--Americans love dining out. Whether we are celebrating a special occasion or simply eating on the go, eating out is very much a part of our lives. With an ever-growing number of individuals eating out, it is more important than ever to ensure consumers have exceptional, high-...
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Certified Food Protection Manager Training Offered
Do you currently have a position handling food or are you looking to find a job in the food industry?  If so, consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to obtain an American National Standards...
What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety, and public health.HPAI is an extremely contagious and frequently deadly respiratory disease for...
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