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Food Safety Tips (6)

Get some great food safety tips and learn about the latest CIFS news by exploring our information-packed food safety blog.
Food Retail Businesses Must Be Aware of COVID-19 Risks

Food Retail Businesses Must Be Aware of COVID-19 Risks

April 2, 2020

Dealing with Sick Employees During the Coronavirus Crisis

Dealing with Sick Employees During the Coronavirus Crisis

March 31, 2020

Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis with CIFS

Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis with CIFS

March 26, 2020

Can Food Businesses Operate with Social Distancing Rules?

Can Food Businesses Operate with Social Distancing Rules?

March 23, 2020

Cleaning & Sanitization to Prevent COVID-19

Cleaning & Sanitization to Prevent COVID-19

March 17, 2020

Is COVID-19 a Risk to the Food Industry?

Is COVID-19 a Risk to the Food Industry?

March 10, 2020

What is Listeria? Symptoms of Listeriosis

What is Listeria? Symptoms of Listeriosis

February 19, 2020

How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Fake Health Inspectors

How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Fake Health Inspectors

January 27, 2020

Tips for Handling 'Low-risk' Foods Safely

Tips for Handling 'Low-risk' Foods Safely

January 20, 2020

Top 3 Food Safety Focus Areas Regulated in Canada

Top 3 Food Safety Focus Areas Regulated in Canada

January 16, 2020

Cleaning Methods and When to Use Them

Cleaning Methods and When to Use Them

January 15, 2020

Hand Sanitizer or Soap: Which is More Effective?

Hand Sanitizer or Soap: Which is More Effective?

January 14, 2020

Tips for Food Safety During a Power Outage

Tips for Food Safety During a Power Outage

December 9, 2019

8 of the World’s Most Dangerous Foods

8 of the World’s Most Dangerous Foods

December 7, 2019

Tips for Effective Restaurant Inventory Management

Tips for Effective Restaurant Inventory Management

November 29, 2019

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