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Labs that test agricultural water for microbial quality in Illinois
Agricultural water is a key potential source of fresh produce contamination on a farm or garden. Harmful microorganisms such as...
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Service animals: Where they can or cannot go
Animals of all kinds, whether they are wildlife, domesticated animals, work animals, pets, or pests, are all potential sources of contamination to...
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Grill Safely This Summer: Food Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond
Memorial Day is often seen as the unofficial kickoff to summer. And what better way to celebrate than pulling out the grill and inviting friends and...
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Construct your portable handwashing station this season
Handwashing is one of the key hygienic practices that can reduce the spread of diseases and foodborne illnesses along the farm to fork continuum. We...
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Certified Food Protection Manager Training
Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
FREEPORT, Ill. --- Do you currently have a position handling food, or are you looking for 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...
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Allergy Awareness Month
May is Allergy Awareness Month! Did you know 33 million Americans have food allergies? That’s 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children, and allergy prevalence is on the rise. A food allergy is when your body’s immune system reacts to a certain food. Signs and symptoms can include hives,...
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