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Food Dating
If you see that a date stamped on your food has already past, is the food unsafe to eat? Learn what "sell by", "best if used by" and "use-by" mean and how their dates affect your food.
Restaurant Inspection Process
You know your favorite eateries are inspected, but do you know what that means? Learn what the inspector looks for, what rules he follows and how Just One inspection impacts the safety of your food.
Food Safety is Food Science
There is a method to food inspections—rules for food safety. Learn about the Missouri Food Code and the history behind this model.
Mystery of Foodborne Illness
When you develop stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea, it may be easy to blame the last restaurant you ate at. But the incubation time for many food borne illness agents is up to 72 hours or more, and the CDC reports that more than half of all food borne illness cases result from eating contaminated food at home. With Just One change you can ensure the food you serve at home is safe!