From 1997 to 2011, the number of children with food allergies increased by 50 percent. Now, those children are leaving home and enrolling in campus meal plan programs. It’s critical for food service operators to be prepared to serve these students, safely. Colleges and universities may be legally obligated to address food allergies. Students with celiac disease and other … [Read more...]
Food Safety
Four Tips for a “Food Safe” Football Party
According to the USDA, an estimated 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses each year. Over 100 million television viewers will consume approximately 1.3 billion chicken wings during game day parties. With an average NFL game taking more than three hours to play, Americans will be mixing plenty of football watching with food during the big game. No one … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Food Allergen Awareness
Food allergen awareness is more and more important for food service operators. An estimated 15 million Americans report a food allergy. Consequently, this impacts their decisions about where to shop, dine or even go to school. Why Worry About Food Allergens? First, public schools and food service operators may be obligated to provide a safe environment. Food … [Read more...]
Checklist: Four Steps to Food Safety
September is Food Safety Month. It's a great time to pause and plan for safety challenges present within your business. Here at Hubert, we’re focusing this month on a Cycle of Safety for food service operators. As food cycles through your business, there are safety challenges all along the way. We want to help you be safe and compliant at every step. The cycle goes from food … [Read more...]
Five Must-Have Food Service Gloves
OSHA estimates that hand injuries cost the food service industry about $300 million per year in workers' compensation costs and lost work time. From receiving food to preparing and serving, safety and food service go hand in hand. That's why we created the Glove Buying Guide, to help you prevent cross-contamination, burns, cuts, and other injuries. There are five types of … [Read more...]