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Do you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, or diarrhea?  You might be experiencing a foodborne illness! But, what has caused this sickness? You might think that what you have eaten is safe, but there are many factors to consider your food hazard-free. Here are some of the common causes of foodborne illnesses : Bacteria […]

Food is one of the necessities we need to live. It is a must to ensure that what we eat is healthy and safe. As consumers of food, we do precautions right after we choose and buy food products. It is now our responsibility to prepare and safely cook food. But how can we be

These are some of the basic tips on handling food, starting from the preparation of meals up to serving. Happy (and safe) eating! Make sure that the product you buy is from a trusted source. You do not want your food to come from a dirty farm or market. Keep raw food in a different

More and more food handlers are getting interested in training for FoodSHAP® certificate programs. With the fast-growing number of participants, we assure that we never forget to tend to their needs. The feedback from trainees is very important to guarantee their comfort. We see to it that everything is conducive for the food handlers’ learning.

It is a common misconception that food safety and food hygiene are of the same meaning. Many might use these terms interchangeably. This can confuse people who do not have enough knowledge on the area of both concepts. Let’s differentiate the two for better understanding. Food Safety is the set of practices one must observe

News has circulated regarding the food poisoning happened at Imelda Marcos’ 90th birthday celebration last 3 July 2019. More than 10% of the 2,500 attendees at the Ynares Sports Complex, Pasig City experienced vomiting and dizziness during the party. They felt sick after eating chicken adobo with hard-boiled egg for the birthday party guests. Hundreds