National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

2 Min Read By Society Insurance

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. Data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur annually, resulting in around 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Learning the simple rules of safe conduct when meal prepping can save your establishment from the negative fallout that can occur if a patron gets sick.

Food contamination is a very serious and even potentially life threatening issue, which is why it is crucial for proprietors to be prepared for any possible foodborne illness incidents. In honor of National Food Safety Education Month, Society Insurance is offering preventive tips to help eliminate food-related illnesses from occurring in the food service industry.

The effort to prevent foodborne illness ultimately comes down to two important areas: cleanliness and temperature.

CleanlinessIt’s common…