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Connecticut Adopts Updated FDA Food Code
As you may be aware, on June 17, 2017, legislation in Connecticut passed a bill [...]
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Food Service Permits Expire July 1
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If I Catch It, Can I Eat It?
The 2021 Connecticut Fish Consumption Advisory Guide has been released by the CT Department of [...]
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May 19 Reopening
Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021 All remaining restrictions will be lifted, except masks will continue [...]
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May 1 Sector Rules
Effective Saturday, May 1, 2021 All restaurants, entertainment, recreation, and theaters will be subject to [...]
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March 19, 2021 Reopening Guidelines
General Recommendations Businesses & organizations should continue to support local public health contact tracing efforts, [...]
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CT Guidance for Outdoor Dining – Phase 1
Guidance for Outdoor Dining – Phase 1 Governor Lamont has indicated that on May 20, [...]
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Cottage Food Industry Law
As of October 1, 2018, Connecticut Public Act 18-141 allows cottage food operations. A cottage [...]
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Connecticut Adopts Updated FDA Food Code
As you may be aware, on June 17, 2017, legislation in Connecticut passed a bill that established the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Model Food Code as Connecticut’s Food Code. The new law began phasing in [...]
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Food Service Permits Expire July 1
Attention Food Service Providers: All Food Service permits issued in 2021 have expired as of July 1, 2022. If you have not yet renewed your food service license, please sign up on OpenGov as soon as [...]
Read MoreFDA Food Safety Recalls
- Safeway Fresh Foods Recalls Sunnyside Farms Organic Butternut Squash Because of Possible Health Risk
- TAMA Corporation Emite Un Alerta De Alergenos No Declarados: Trigo, Soya y Amarillo #5 En Las “Cachapas De Maiz Paisa”
- TAMA Corporation Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Wheat, Soy and Yellow #5 in "Cachapas de Maiz PAISA"
- Kraft Heinz Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Kraft Singles American Processed Cheese Slices
FDA Food Safety Recalls RSS FeedWhat is ServSafe Certification?
Currently all permitted establishments in the Farmington Valley must have a certified ServSafe Food Manager on the clock during times of operation. certification allows you to stay on top of the various and changing regulatory requirements for every state and ensure that their certification will prepare you to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety.
Does ServSafe Certification expire?
Yes, ServSafe Certification must be renewed every 5 years.
Where can I take a ServSafe course?
Visit www.servsafe.com to find a Food Manager ServSafe course near you.
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