Cooking for GroupsA Volunteer's Guide to Food SafetyThe information provided in this publication was developed as a guide for consumers who are preparing food for large groups. Food service personnel should be aware that this guide was prepared for consumer use only. The information provided in this guide does not reflect recommendationsin the FDA Food Code, or your state's food code. Food service personnel should contact their local or state health department for information on the...
More DescriptionCooking for GroupsA Volunteer's Guide to Food SafetyThe information provided in this publication was developed as a guide for consumers who are preparing food for large groups. Food service personnel should be aware that this guide was prepared for consumer use only. The information provided in this guide does not reflect recommendationsin the FDA Food Code, or your state's food code. Food service personnel should contact their local or state health department for information on the rules and regulationsgoverning the preparation of food in retail or institutional settings. Food that is mishandled can cause very serious consequences for all, especially for "at-risk" groups - infants, young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. For this reason it is important that volunteers be especially careful when preparing and serving food to large groups.