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Flu season’s here—let’s dodge it like a pro! 💪 Food handlers and staff that interact with the public are at increased risk for contracting and spreading influenza. Remind employees of the steps they can take to protect themselves, their co-workers, and customers from illness with our printable poster. Learn more about flu prevention and download our poster here. >> http://spklr.io/6047vhob

It's #GlobalHandwashingDay! 🙌🧼 It’s important that all workers know and understand proper handwashing procedures, especially in the food and restaurant industry. Head to the food safety library on our website now and download our clean hands poster that details 6 critical steps to clean hands >> http://spklr.io/6047vi3J

Here's to 88 years, Shipley Do-Nuts! 🎉 Steritech is proud to be a part of helping Shipley Do-Nuts operations thrive with brand standards and food safety. “We’re taking better care of the customer, serving the customer better, and doing it in a more cost-effective way that franchisees can get a higher return on investment sooner,” Flynn Dekker, Shipley Do-Nuts CEO says. Check out this fantastic article in QSR Magazine highlighting Shipley Do-Nuts and all of their accomplishments over the last 88 years >> http://spklr.io/6040v9si

Recently, some of our Steritech Specialists helped our partners at Denny's serve hot breakfasts to folks in the community of Asheville, NC, a town devastated by Hurricane Helene. The Denny's Mobile Diner broke an all-time record, serving over 3,000 meals to folks still recovering from the impacts of the hurricane and thanks to these guys, Steritech was a part of serving this deserving community! 💙

One of the biggest dangers of a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage. 🔹 As soon as possible after losing power, create ice baths for Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods – eggs, meats, seafood, milk, cheese, prepared foods, cooked vegetables. This may help preserve TCS foods if the power outage is limited to a few hours. 🔹 Monitor and document product temperatures as long as it is safe to remain in the building or if the power outage is confirmed to be brief. 🔹 Avoid opening reach-in and walk-in cooler doors as much as possible to keep foods cold. A freezer in good condition may maintain its temperature for up to 24 hours if unopened. Learn more helpful food safety tips and information to prepare your business in the event of a power outage on our website >> http://spklr.io/6042vMLu #hurricanepreparation #hurricanerecovery

Flood water has the potential to significantly damage facilities, but it is also a significant food safety hazard in the event of a hurricane. All flood water has the potential to be contaminated with sewage and agricultural waste. Therefore, if your facility has had flooding, even minor, take the following precautions. ⚠️ Before performing any flood clean-up or entering an area where floodwaters are still present, wear protective gear such as boots and coveralls. Avoid skin contact with the water. All of the following should be discarded if they have come into contact with floodwaters: 🔹 Foods 🔹 Grains 🔹 Foils and plastic wrap 🔹 Wooden cutting boards 🔹 Single service items 🔹 Spices and seasonings 🔹 Jars/bottles with screw caps, flip tops, snap tops, twist caps, etc. For more tips and information on hurricane food safety preparation, visit our website >> http://spklr.io/6048vML8 #hurricanerecovery

For restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores, food safety must be a 24/7 commitment. Elevate your food safety and make the most of your data with Steritech now! Our experts can evaluate a wide range of operational, food safety, and customer experience items in your store and provide coaching to your teams to help them stay aligned with your brand standards and achieve regulatory compliance. Talk with a Steritech data expert today and see how our assessment program can enhance your food safety program and help you deliver your ideal brand experience, every time, everywhere. >> http://spklr.io/6041Q4P7

Be prepared to protect your facility and your food in the event of significant storm damage during a hurricane. 🔹 If power outages are expected, avoid excessive opening and closing of freezers and refrigerators. Record product temperatures and time so that you can assess food safety following a power outage. 🔹 If a hurricane is imminent or if your facility is evacuated, shut off the gas supply to any gas-powered equipment. 🔹 Prepare for extended power outages by arranging for alternate food cooling and storage. Refrigerated storage and frozen backup are optimal but may be difficult to obtain during emergencies. Consider pre-ordering dry ice. A 50-pound block of dry ice for every 18 cubic feet will last approximately 2 days. For more tips and information on hurricane food safety preparation, visit our website >> http://spklr.io/6040vMtw #hurricanepreparation

With #NationalFoodSafetyMonth behind us, this is your friendly reminder that all 2024 National Food Safety Month infographics are now available for download! These data-packed resources can help your organization benchmark against the industry and take meaningful steps to address and prevent food safety issues. Click the link to browse our infographics and download your own copies >> http://spklr.io/6041Q0xR

Last week, we had the opportunity to host our Steritech Advanced Specialist training class at the Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center! While there, our specialists not only received a tour of the facility, but sat in on a fact-filled pest class with Head of Science and Innovation for Rentokil Terminix, Cassie Krejci, and some Terminix branch managers on site. They also spent some time checking out the Ambius warehouse full of gorgeous plants and Christmas trees! It was an amazing opportunity to get our team some additional knowledge on pest, expose them to the bigger business as a whole, and help them feel a part of something bigger. #OneTeamOneDream