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🚨 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Annual Food Safety & Defense Conference! Join industry, academic, and regulatory leaders Sept 1-2 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC to help shape the future of food safety. Let us know if you have any questions with the event.

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North Carolina Food Safety and Defense Task Force 2026 Conference North Carolina Food Safety and Defense Conference Make Every Connection Count: Shaping the Future of Food Safety Together

Sunshine, snacks, and safe temps 🌿❄️

Easter weekend is behind us, but here’s an egg-citing fact (or fiction!)🥚✨ What's your guess?

The new FDA food traceability rules are a lot to take in, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're a small retailer or a large-scale operator, this course covers: ✅ Key Data Elements (KDEs) ✅ Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) ✅ How to build a robust Traceability Plan.

NC State holding food traceability classes to help businesses ahead of FDA rule RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new FDA rule is stirring the pot in restaurants and grocery stores throughout The Triangle and nationwide. It’s called the food traceability rule, and while it may no…

NC State food safety expert Ben Chapman answers questions in Southern Living about how long eggs are safe to eat, based on the date on the carton. https://www.southernliving.com/can-you-eat-expired-eggs-11906444?utm_source=CALS+Bulletin&utm_campaign=128e3be5d6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_07_09_07_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-93ecaa54cf-82825199

How Long Eggs Are Really Good After The Expiration Date A food safety expert breaks down what exactly the expiration date means, whether you can eat expired eggs, and how long eggs really last.

Just a reminder: hot sauce and lemon juice actually do not kill bacteria 🦪

The Safe Plates Extension Team together again ✨

Get your game face on, party people! 🎉 As we gear up for the Super Bowl showdown, let’s tackle the real MVP of the day: food safety! From touchdown-worthy dips to finger-licking wings, we want to keep the fun rolling without any fumbles. 💪 Before you dive into that feast, let’s make sure we’re keeping it safe and scrumptious. Check out our must-know tips to keep your snacks in the winning zone! 🏆🍕

Sweet treats are better when they’re made safely 💗
A quick reminder before you bake, taste, and share this Valentine’s Day 💌