National Food Safety Month began in September 1994 to heighten awareness of the foodborne illness, and to educate on how to prevent it. The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness a year.
As the food market continues to globalize and our population grows, the food supply chain increases in scale. The production and distribution of food and food safety are at an all-time high. To sell or manufacture food products in any given country, domestic and international businesses are subject to the food safety legislation and enforcement measures of that nation (Sesotec, 2020).
Each year the National Restaurant Association focuses on a new theme about food safety and supplies free educational documentation and training for food service and other industries. This helps teach and reinforce food safety and should prevent a rise in food poisoning cases.
We typically worry about workers handling our food in a drive-through but very rarely do we think about the equipment and products used to make it. Cleanliness is always important no matter the industry. It is profoundly serious in the food and beverage industry due to the contamination that occurs from chemicals or other substances. A company in the food industry can avoid these issues by investing in equipment and brands that produce hygienic products. PennAir’s suppliers make it a priority to stay up to date with food safety guidelines and ensure their products are designed to meet or exceed FDA Standards.