Choosing the Right Practice: Cooling and Reheating of Foods

Welcome to our second video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session is designed specifically to help food business owners and managers implement the right methods for cooling and reheating of foods.

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Resources Mentioned in the Webinar

• Food Cooling Log Sheet
• Reheating Temperature Log Sheet
• Two-Stage Cooling Fact Sheet
• Reheating Fact Sheet

Food Safety on the Go: Food Trucks, Trailers, Tents and Carts

Welcome to our third video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session is designed specifically to help deal with food on the go, including food trucks, tents and carts.

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Resources Mentioned in the Webinar

• Temporary Food Establishments Handout
• Mobile Food Establishments Facility Requirements
• Time as a Public Health Control

Helpful Links

• EWG Tap Water Database

Staying Ahead of the Game: What Food Service Managers Need to Know

Welcome to our fourth video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session discusses the roles and responsibilities of a food service manager and tips on how to become a proactive manager.

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Dealing with Pests in a Food Establishment

Welcome to our fifth video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session discusses why pest control is important to a food establishment and shares effective and environmentally sensitive approaches to pest management.

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Resources Mentioned in the Webinar

• Food Safety & Lodging Bed Bug Control

Limiting the Spread of Germs: How Employees Can Make a Difference

In this episode we talk about foodborne illnesses and helpful ways to prevent them.

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Helpful Materials

• Handout #4 - No Bare-Hand Contact
• Handout #25 - Handwashing
• Handout #66 - Employee Illness Policy

Other food safety educational materials

Fermenting Food Safely in Retail and Food Processing

In this session we discuss fermented foods and the process operators should know and understand when it comes to production and regulations. We also discuss safety and quality control that should be followed to produce safe food.

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Pet Treat Requirements

This webinar touches on pet treat and pet food requirements. We talk about how you can obtain a license and register individual products. We also break down the pet food label and explain some of the information that is found on product labels.

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Helpful Links

• Food and Pet Treat Safety FAQ

Grocery Store Food Safety

Watch as we discuss food safety in a grocery store. This webinar touches on common issues with fresh fruits, deli counters and salad bars. Learn about proper date marking, how to monitor cold holding and other proper food storage techniques.

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Food Safety During Holiday Gatherings

This webinar discusses holiday gatherings and preparing meals for large groups of people. Basic hygiene, simple food safety tips and proper cooking and holding temperatures are all discussed. The webinar also touches on ways to help prevent cross-contamination.

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Specialized Food Processes

In this episode we define the term "Special Process" and discuss the risk factors you should consider when using these processes. We also touch on HACCP plans and describe the steps that are needed to keep food safe when using special processes.

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Helpful Links

• Curing Calculations
• KDA's Weights & Measures Program
• Kansas Value Added Food Lab at K-State

Food Safety Webinar Series Wrap Up and Q&A

We wrap up our Food Safety Webinar Series with this twelfth and final session. Watch as our panel discusses human and animal food safety issues and conducts one final question and answer period.

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Helpful Links

• Food and Pet Treat Safety FAQ

Remote Food Safety Inspections During COVID-19

Are you interested in learning about COVID-19 and how our Food Safety Team is handling inspections? If you are uncertain about your inspection options and what Food Safety inspectors are looking for during a remote inspection, view this webinar.

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Resources Mentioned in the Webinar

• Daily Self-Inspection Checklist

Coronavirus Resources for Food Establishments

• Food Establishment Guidance COVID-19
  • Guía sobre el COVID-19
  • Food Establishment Guidance COVID-19 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Food Establishment Guidance COVID-19 Chinese (Traditional)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers
• Drive Thru Food Safety Guidance
• Grocery Store Food Safety Guidance
• Guidance for Restaurants Selling Excess Food
• Farmers Market Guidance During Re-Opening
• Coronavirus Resources and Preparedness Checklist
• Tips for Restaurants
• Tips for Restaurants (Spanish)
• CDC Restaurants and Bars Decision Tree (Note that bars and nightclubs are not approved for opening until Phase Two)