Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - 10

9 FOOD CODE UPDATES
YOU NEED TO KNOW
3 . EMPLOYEE ALLERGY AWARENESS
(SECT ION 2-103.11)
A slight language change was made from the 2017 to the
2022 Food Code that could impact your allergen training
requirements for employees. The older version of the
Code stated that the person in charge (PIC) must be able to
describe food allergens and symptoms.
In addition to that requirement, the new version of the
code states that the person in charge should ensure that
" Employees are properly trained in food safety, including
food allergy awareness...Food allergy awareness includes
describing foods identified as major food allergens and
the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a
sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. "
The onus is now on both the person in charge and employees
to be well informed on these topics.
Examine current employee training and see if any additional
training is necessary in line with this update. Ensure all
employees can describe both the top nine allergens and
symptoms of a reaction.
Note that the Annex to the Code does state that " it is not
intended to require that all food employees pass a test
that is part of an accredited program, " but rather that
operationally-specific training is put into place which meets
the knowledge standards.
4 . UPDATED ALLERGEN LABELING
REQUIREMENTS (SECTIONS 3-602 . 1 1
AND 3-602.12)
The latest edition of the Food Code now requires written
disclosure about major food allergens in bulk food that
is available for a consumer to self-dispense, as well as
unpackaged food items.
These points could be open to interpretation by local
governing bodies. For example, will your regulatory body
require salad bars to be labeled for allergens? What about
catered or special events, where consumers are serving
themselves?
These are questions that can't be answered broadly. Check
your local laws and health departments to see what this
language means for your operation. Regardless, taking
additional steps to ensure allergy awareness (particularly at
self-serve stations) is a smart move.
5 . LOWER TEMPERATURES FOR
HANDWASHING (SECTION 5-202 . 12)
Previous versions of the Food Code called for a minimum
temperature of 100°F at handwashing sinks, while the new
version calls for a minimum temperature of 85°F.
Interestingly, the prior baseline of 100°F was not grounded
in science showing that it helped kill more pathogens. In
fact, several studies have noted there was no difference
between handwashing at temperatures as low as 40-60°F
compared to 100°F.
WRITTEN DISCLOSURE
ABOUT MAJOR FOOD
ALLERGENS IN BULK FOOD
that is available for a consumer
to self-dispense, as well as
unpackaged food items, is
now required.
10 NUTRITION & FOODSERVICE EDGE | MARCH-APRIL 2023

Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023

Top 10 Food Safety Tips
My Recipe for Success
Food Code Updates You Need to Know
Tales of Food Safety Blunders
How to Do More With Less and Reduce Food Waste
2023 ACE Preview
A Recipe for Success! Creating a Food Safety Culture
Cooperation or Collaboration: Leveraging Your Leadership Style to Build a Winning Team
How to Be an Effective Leader
Technology Trends Impacting Food Safety
Foundation Focus
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - Top 10 Food Safety Tips
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - My Recipe for Success
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - Food Code Updates You Need to Know
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - How to Do More With Less and Reduce Food Waste
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - 2023 ACE Preview
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - A Recipe for Success! Creating a Food Safety Culture
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - Cooperation or Collaboration: Leveraging Your Leadership Style to Build a Winning Team
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - How to Be an Effective Leader
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - Technology Trends Impacting Food Safety
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2023 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
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