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State of Iowa Food Safety Task Force

Led by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, the state of Iowa Food Safety Task Force represents state, regional and federal agencies and associations that work with consumers, regulators and food workers in food production, processing, food service and retail establishments to reduce food-borne illness in Iowa by improving food safety knowledge and skills.

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Iowa State University Extension specialists and other personnel from Iowa State University serve on the task force.

Retail/Institutional Food Service Food Safety and Management
Catherine H. Strohbehn, PhD, RD, CFSP
HRIM Extension Specialist
Adjunct Associate Professor
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, 50011-1121 USA


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    • Revision Date: 6/22/2010

Food Safety Tip of the Day

Handwashing is essential

Int'l Food Safety Icons - handwashing

The most commonly used utensil in food production is the preparer's hands, which is why proper and timely handwashing is essential to preventing foodborne illness. Hands should be washed before preparing food; after taking a break; after using the restroom; after sneezing, coughing or using a tissue; after touching any part of the body; and before putting on single-use gloves.

Source: Iowa State University Extension

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