There have been at least nine unrelated outbreaks of foodborne illness in the U.S. this summer. Some of these are due to faulty manufacturing practices (Ritz crackers and Swiss rolls), while others are only contaminated in certain grocery stores (pasta salad from grocery store Hy-Vee and vegetable trays from Kwik Trip). Regardless of when or

While companies such as Amazon begin dabbling in the produce delivery market, or Hannaford participating in the ‘To-Go’ curbside pick-up program, temperature control best practices have become increasingly more vital. As consumer trends and tastes become more diverse, so do potential food safety issues. Newer trends such as gardens in restaurants, demand for locally sourced