Hand washing is an issue that is important to me. I believe hand washing is something all people should do, whether you are a food service worker or not. A little soap and water goes a very long way in preventing illness and contamination of food, friends and yourself. But when it comes to people who work with our food, hand washing isn’t a safety option, it is a safety imperative. The signs are... [more]

Last week we reported about 19 confirmed Hepatitis A cases that were possibly linked to an Illinois McDonalds. Well, today authorities have confirmed two employees of a Milan, IL McDonalds have tested positive for the disease. As of now there are 20 confirmed Hepatitis A cases and as many as 10,000 customers are being urged to take preventative steps to avoid contracting the disease. These steps include... [more]