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WHY RAW EGGS ARE REFRIGERATED IN THE UNITED STATES?

Why Raw Eggs are Refrigerated in the United States In every restaurant and nearly every home in the United States, raw eggs are stored under refrigeration at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. According to food manager certification MN and other…

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DOES MN FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION TRAINING COVER FRUIT FLY CONTROL?

MN food safety certification doesn't specifically cover control of fruit flies

Fruit flies are one of the most invasive restaurant pests in MN this time of the year. While MN food safety certification training does not specifically cover how to control fruit flies, keeping them out of your facility is an important…

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HANDLING BREAST MILK SAFELY

Important Safety Procedures to Use when Handling Breast Milk During almost every food safety certification class we administer in the Minneapolis / St. Paul MN area, we get questions about proper handling and preparation of breast milk. That’s not surprising,…

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The Four Steps to Crushing Your Competition

The Four Steps to Crushing Your Competition by Dan Wegner I’ve helped hundreds of organizations reach more people, communicate more effectively, and make more money – including major corporations and some of the best know restaurants in North America. But…

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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth… Thousands of Dollars!

The Centers for Disease Control estimates close to 50 million illnesses a year result from food contamination. Food contamination is a growing concern. From spreading viruses on cruise ships to foods being recalled by processing plants, millions of dollars are…

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SAFE FOOD FOR THOUGHT- Minimum Wage Increase: Which Side Are You On?

SAFE FOOD FOR THOUGHT- Minimum Wage Increase: Which Side Are You On? How the proposed minimum wage increase will help or hinder your business. Will Raising the Minimum Wage Really Affect Small Businesses? When President Barack Obama declared…

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IT’S DEADLY! LISTERIOSIS PREVENTION NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION

Listeriosis, a disease caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, is the third leading cause of death by food poisoning in the U.S. On average, there are 1,600 cases of listeriosis nationally each year, 260 of them deadly. The main groups affected…

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Food Manager Certification in MN: Identifying the Keys to Food Safety

It’s important that you observe safe handling of food, especially raw meat, as soon as you take them home or to your place of business. Raw foods contain bacteria, and if not isolated from other foods—fruits and vegetables, for instance—they…

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Safe Food Training Offers MN Food Manager Certification Courses in Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota (January 17, 2014) – Safe Food Training (SFT), one of Minnesota’s leading providers of National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) and ServSafe Certified Food Manager Training, is now offering courses in Mankato. With the new location in…

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Minnesota’s #1 Cause of Food-borne Outbreaks

Norovirus is responsible for about 60% of the food borne outbreaks in Minnesota every year. Symptoms include severe stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting and the onset time can be as short as few hours. It is absolutely critical that…

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