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Food Safety Web Sites
Find news, safety alerts, consumer advice and more at the federal government's food safety information Web site.
Visit the Food Marketing Institute for the latest on the food retail and wholesale industry.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
Learn how to keep food safe from bacteria at Fight Bac!, the Web site of the Partnership for Food Safety Administration.
MEMBER AGENCY RESOURCES
Food Safety Workshop Calendar
Annual calendar of food safety trainings held at The Greater Boston Food Bank in Boston. The general public is welcome to attend ServSafe® courses.
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Evaluating Shelf-Stable Food
The resource can be increased to 11x17 paper for posting in the agency.
Click here to view guidelines
Donation Quality Control Form
Use this form during receiving/evaluation to log discarded donations.
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The Food Keeper
Use this consumer guide to determine shelf life of non-perishable foods beyond code date. Timeframes are intended as useful guidelines, not strict rules. Assumes non-perishable food has been stored in a clean, cool, dry storage area and packaging on products is intact
View the guide here
Hand Washing Sign
Post this colorful sign near sinks used for hand washing. Bilingual and appropriate for children & adults. Provided by the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County and the Lincoln- Lancaster County Health Department.
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Out of Code Sign
For Compliance with CMR 520.119 (F) agencies must separate out-of-code products from products within freshness code and post signage indicating products are being offered after the recommended last date of sale or best use.
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Product Dating Information
Code dating guidelines and information for Member Agencies of The Greater Boston Food Bank.
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Temperature Log
Use this temperature log to keep a daily record the temperatures of your refrigerators and freezers.
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Turkey Tips-English
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Turkey Tips-Spanish
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Turkey Tips-Brazilian Portuguese
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Turkey Tips-Haitian Creole
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Turkey Tips-Russian
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GENERAL FOOD SAFETY RESOURCES
Government Resources
Federal:
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, Food & Drug Administration
Regulations and information relating to non-meat foods (cereals, fish, produce, fruit juice, pastas, cheeses, etc.) including:
- Food Code
- Food labeling and packaging
- Foodborne pathogens
- Food additives
- Recalls
FDA 2005 Food Code
Reference manual providing science-based guidelines, policies and standards for retail food establishments for the prevention of foodborne illness.
Bad Bug Book
Handbook providing basic facts regarding foodborne disease-causing microorganisms and natural toxins.
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
Act effective Jan. 2006 requiring food manufacturers to list eight major food allergens on food labels in plain English.
Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Regulations and Information relating to the commercial distribution of meat, poultry and eggs including:
- Food safety education and resources
- Labeling and packaging
- Recalls
USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline
Free service answering questions relating to the safe storage handling and preparation of meat, poultry & eggs. Assistance available in English or Spanish.
FoodSafety.gov
Gateway to government food safety news and information.
Recalls.gov
Multi-agency portal covering all consumer recalls. Includes food and medicine recalls.
State:
Food Protection Program, MA Department of Public Health
Information on Commonwealth food regulations and food safety topics relevant to Massachusetts.
State Sanitary Code for Retail Food Establishments (105 CMR 590)
Portion of the state food code relating to retail food establishments including restaurants, caterers, and meal programs.
Commonwealth Requirements for Food Labels
Covers mandatory label information and required statements, nutrition labeling, and exceptions. See also Food Labeling and Consumer Protection Act under FDA section.
Massachusetts Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and Trainer Directory
Locate additional sites offering Food Protection Manager Certification training and exams accepted by the Commonwealth. The Greater Boston Food Bank provides monthly ServSafe training to Member Agencies and the general public.
Local:
Massachusetts Health Officers Association
Locate contact information for your local Board of Health. Follow 'The Official Roster of Boards of Health' link.
Educational & Industry Resources
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Resources for food industry and individuals on managing food allergens. Allergy alerts, special areas for children & teens, advocacy, research, downloadable handouts and posters (requires registration).
Partnership for Food Safety Education
Not-for-profit organization that unites the food industry, professional societies, consumer groups, and the U.S. government to educate the public about safe food handling. Creators of the Fight BAC!® campaign and the 'Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill' food safety initiative.
ServSafe®-National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
www.servsafe.com
 The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is one of the nationally recognized and accredited certifications accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program. Nutrition Department staff are certified ServSafe instructors. Trainings are held monthly at The Food Bank. Use the ServSafe site to check exam results, find additional training options, and download useful tools to support food safety training. (Access to some resources requires a free registration.)
ServSafe is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
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