by David Mikkola | Oct 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – What You Need to Know More Information About Food Traceability Rules The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 was enacted to shift emphasis of the food safety system from analyzing the causes of foodborne illness...
by David Mikkola | Sep 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Environmental Sampling and Listeria – New Rules and Responsibilities What Should a Food Service Manager Do? Listeria monocytogenes – the words create worry and panic with most food service operators. If not, they certainly should. While Listeria does not...
by David Mikkola | Aug 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Food Additives, Adulterants and GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)- What’s Approved, How Do You Know? Ask a consumer about food additives and the response will probably be negative. There is an increasing demand for foods that are ‘wholesome’, not...
by David Mikkola | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Parasites in the News: Cyclospora and Lettuce (Note: Background information on Cyclospora comes from the Food and Drug Administration’s Bad Bug Book which is an excellent reference guide) On July 16, 2026 the FDA announced an investigation into a 5-state outbreak of...
by David Mikkola | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Training Programs – Attitudes, Beliefs and Behaviors No matter what label you use, the process of learning and applying information is the most critical part of any business. It is especially critical in a food service operation where employees,...
by David Mikkola | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
All About Ice and Ice Machines – An Innocent Food Safety Hazard Ice and ice machines seem pretty innocent; it’s frozen water, after all, seems pure. What could go wrong with that? At freezing temperatures, no microorganisms could survive – could...
