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Safe Food Practices (6)

Get some great food safety tips and learn about the latest CIFS news by exploring our information-packed food safety blog.
Tips for Food Safety During a Power Outage

Tips for Food Safety During a Power Outage

December 9, 2019

How to Cook Turkey Safely at Thanksgiving

How to Cook Turkey Safely at Thanksgiving

October 1, 2019

Preventing Cross-Contamination in the Refrigerator

Preventing Cross-Contamination in the Refrigerator

September 30, 2019

How to Handle Meat Safely in Food Service

How to Handle Meat Safely in Food Service

September 28, 2019

How to Buy, Handle and Prepare Seafood

How to Buy, Handle and Prepare Seafood

September 24, 2019

Food Safety Tips for Packed Meals

Food Safety Tips for Packed Meals

September 3, 2019

5 Rules for Buffet Food Safety

5 Rules for Buffet Food Safety

July 24, 2019

Can Vegans Get Food Poisoning?

Can Vegans Get Food Poisoning?

July 2, 2019

What is a Food Safety Certificate?

What is a Food Safety Certificate?

June 17, 2019

10 Things You Should Never Do as a Food Handler

10 Things You Should Never Do as a Food Handler

May 28, 2019

Food Safety at the 2019 SIAL Canada Trade Show

Food Safety at the 2019 SIAL Canada Trade Show

May 7, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About HACCP

Everything You Need to Know About HACCP

April 26, 2019

How to Use and Calibrate a Probe Thermometer

How to Use and Calibrate a Probe Thermometer

March 28, 2019

Which Type of Cutting Board is the Safest - Plastic or Wood?

Which Type of Cutting Board is the Safest - Plastic or Wood?

December 11, 2018

Eating Outdoors – Staying Food Safe in Spring and Summer

Eating Outdoors – Staying Food Safe in Spring and Summer

May 25, 2018

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