Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant Management News

One would think that, in 2024, foodborne illnesses would be a thing of the past. After all, our technology has evolved to be better than we ever could have predicted.

We now have automated monitoring sensors that sit in your cooler to keep track of temperature fluctuations. There are automated food labeling systems that make it easier for businesses to stay in compliance. There are even light-based decontamination technologies to help keep food contact surfaces or clear liquids safe.

But despite how far we’ve come, and despite all the technology that’s now available to us, a proactive approach remains the most important tool in your toolbox.

The reality is that, in the world of foodborne illness, it doesn't matter whether it’s 2024 or 1824. Foodborne illnesses are still there, and they can be incredibly sneaky–not to mention incredibly devastating. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that roughly 48 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year in…

Stephanie Russell

Stephanie Russell is Head of Trust20, a Relish Works venture committed to advancing the culture of food safety in the United States. Driven by more than a decade’s experience in human-centered design, Russell has used her expertise in design thinking and strategy to lead Trust20 since 2021. Before Trust20, Russell was a Design Strategy Lead focused on design research, strategy, and UX design for other Relish Works ventures and initiatives. She has been with Relish Works for over six years and previously was a design strategy consultant for healthcare, insurance, banking, and non-profit organizations.

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