Food Safety Education Month + Protecting Your Patrons

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, and each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. As a result of this ongoing – and oftentimes preventable – issue, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the National Food Safety Education Month back in 1994.

In honor of the month, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, is sharing food safety tips for restaurants.

One of the frequent claims made to restaurant insurance carriers – and voiced on social media – is a real (or perceived) foodborne illness. Whether it is the flu, an allergy, or just something that didn’t sit well with a customer, it is easy to place the blame on the food service industry. The most successful approach to battling this issue is to be proactive with your food safety program and use food safety best practices that can keep customers safe and protect your valuable reputation. 

1. Store…