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Thermometer Calibration

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

Thermometers should be calibrated whenever they are dropped, before first use and during temperature extremes. Temperature is a critical measurement for ensuring the safety and quality of many food products. Thermometer Calibration is essential from receiving, throughout production, final storage … Continue reading →

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Good Maintenance Practice – Beverage Dispensers and Sugar Snakes!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

Beverage Dispenser drain lines often clog due to the formation of “sugar snakes”.  Sugar snakes are cellulose polymer strands formed by microbes feeding on an abundance of carbohydrates (sugar) from the soft-drink spillage.  Drain lines clog with a foul vinegar-like … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Labels – Prepared and Unprepared ?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

The FDA has issued an order expanding labeling requirements from Food Manufacturers and Packagers to Restaurants, Self-Serve Stations and Grocery Stores.  All must start providing nutritional label information.  This is causing a scramble to comply.  Many of you are using … Continue reading →

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