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June 27, 2019

Anything that could introduce an unwanted chemical into your food Watch out for: Food in contact with cleaning chemicals Unintentional contact with common food allergens, such as peanuts or seafood
Improper use of food additives during preparation Protect your food by: Labelling and storing chemicals separately from food Using correct cleaning and preparation procedures Unintentional or dangerous materials that could end up in your food Watch out for: Personal objects, such as jewelry, that may fall into the food Materials that do not belong in some food, such as bone chips, leaves, shells and pits
Protect your food by: Conducting regular visual inspections Following appropriate procedures in your facility By preventing food safety hazards, you: Reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness and recalls
Protect your business and reputation.

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