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September 7, 2023
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"Cracking the Code on Food Safety" Takes Center Stage During National Food Safety Month 2023
ServSafe's Annual Initiative Highlights the 'Why' Behind Food Safety Practices
ServSafe's Annual Initiative Highlights the 'Why' Behind Food Safety Practices
LANSING, Mich. — National Food Safety Month (NFSM) is underway this September, as the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) and ServSafe invite food industry professionals, from frontline food handlers to executives, to explore the science and reasons behind common food safety practices. This year's NFSM theme, "Cracking the Code on Food Safety," aims to create a culture of food safety by breaking down the “why” behind the rules.
Established in 1994, National Food Safety Month raises awareness of food safety education. Each year brings a fresh theme, offering free training activities and electronic resources to reinforce proper food safety practices. The 2023 NFSM is proudly sponsored by Tork and Ecolab.
During the month of September, ServSafe experts will curate a wealth of free content, including checklists, white papers, posters, and webinars, all centered around essential skills at every level of the food industry. The weekly highlights include:
Week 1 (August 28 - September 3) – Cracking the Code on Time and Temperature
· eBook: "Cracking the Code on Food Time and Temperature"
· Infographic: Comprehensive Chart and Cooking Food Policy Template
· Blog: Master Time and Temperature Controls and Become a Food Safety Expert
Week 2 (September 4 - September 10) – Cracking the Code on Personal Hygiene
· Infographic: "Cracking the Code - Why We Wash Our Hands"
· Blog: Cracking the Code on Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
Week 3 (September 11 - September 17) – Cracking the Code on Health Inspections
· Infographic: Common Health Code Violations and How to Prevent Them
· eBook: "Cracking the Code - Health Inspections and Violations"
· Blog: Frequently Asked Questions about Health Inspections
Week 4 (September 18 - September 24) – Understanding Your Food Safety Regulation: The Why and How
· eBook: "How and Why Food Safety Regulations are Made"
· Blog: What's Changed - Regulations in Review
Week 5 (September 25 - October 2) – Building a Culture of Food Safety
· eBook: "The Secrets to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture"
· Blog: National Food Safety Month 2023 Wrap Up
"The annual tradition of National Food Safety Month strengthens our entire industry. We are committed to helping educate and provide essential free resources and information to ensure the health and safety of operators, employees, and guests beyond the standard and improve current food safety procedures overall,” says Amanda Smith, Executive Vice President of the MRLA.
Join the NFSM conversation by following ServSafe on Facebook and Twitter, and use the hashtag #NFSM2023. To access resources and updates, visit www.michiganfoodsafety.com.
The MRLA offers ServSafe Food Manager, Responsible Alcohol, Food Handler and Allergen training to the entire hospitality industry and at a 20 percent discount to MRLA members year- round. More information on training can be found at www.mrla.org/training.
Established in 1994, National Food Safety Month raises awareness of food safety education. Each year brings a fresh theme, offering free training activities and electronic resources to reinforce proper food safety practices. The 2023 NFSM is proudly sponsored by Tork and Ecolab.
During the month of September, ServSafe experts will curate a wealth of free content, including checklists, white papers, posters, and webinars, all centered around essential skills at every level of the food industry. The weekly highlights include:
Week 1 (August 28 - September 3) – Cracking the Code on Time and Temperature
· eBook: "Cracking the Code on Food Time and Temperature"
· Infographic: Comprehensive Chart and Cooking Food Policy Template
· Blog: Master Time and Temperature Controls and Become a Food Safety Expert
Week 2 (September 4 - September 10) – Cracking the Code on Personal Hygiene
· Infographic: "Cracking the Code - Why We Wash Our Hands"
· Blog: Cracking the Code on Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
Week 3 (September 11 - September 17) – Cracking the Code on Health Inspections
· Infographic: Common Health Code Violations and How to Prevent Them
· eBook: "Cracking the Code - Health Inspections and Violations"
· Blog: Frequently Asked Questions about Health Inspections
Week 4 (September 18 - September 24) – Understanding Your Food Safety Regulation: The Why and How
· eBook: "How and Why Food Safety Regulations are Made"
· Blog: What's Changed - Regulations in Review
Week 5 (September 25 - October 2) – Building a Culture of Food Safety
· eBook: "The Secrets to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture"
· Blog: National Food Safety Month 2023 Wrap Up
"The annual tradition of National Food Safety Month strengthens our entire industry. We are committed to helping educate and provide essential free resources and information to ensure the health and safety of operators, employees, and guests beyond the standard and improve current food safety procedures overall,” says Amanda Smith, Executive Vice President of the MRLA.
Join the NFSM conversation by following ServSafe on Facebook and Twitter, and use the hashtag #NFSM2023. To access resources and updates, visit www.michiganfoodsafety.com.
The MRLA offers ServSafe Food Manager, Responsible Alcohol, Food Handler and Allergen training to the entire hospitality industry and at a 20 percent discount to MRLA members year- round. More information on training can be found at www.mrla.org/training.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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