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Browse by All food safety restaurant food service food handler certification covid regulations online training training food safety training Canada food handling food safety courses Learning Management System Online Learning employee training virtual learning business classroom training communication food industry food preparation food safety tips micro-learning microlearning allergens buffet delivery inspection summer BBQ Christmas E. coli LMS Online Food Safety Training cook customer service education engagement food delivery food technology happy holidays health inspection holidays home indigenous lives matter kitchen mask multilingual quality assurance safety salmonella takeout technology turkey virtual classroom wellness AI Proctoring Cybersecurity in Education Data Privacy EColi Food Safety Certification Food Safety Compliance Food Safety Guide Human Proctoring Iqaluit LMS food safety training Nunavut ROI Return on Investment Seasons Greetings Secure Online Exams academic institutions ai approved food handler course apps artificial intelligence automation baking black lives matter camping cancer cancer patient catering complaints corporate training manager country food crisis dog dry storage e-commerce family farmer's market flour food food allergy food borne illness food delivery service food fraud food handler course near me food poisoning food recalls food robots food safety culture food safety training for restaurant chains food safety training for restaurants food service robots food truck food waste foodborne illness foodservice future ghost kitchen gluten guidelines hepatitis a hiking hiring holiday food hospitality hot weather immigrants indigenous infection innovations language language barriers legislation lettuce lunch market brand microwave new canadians nonprofit pathogen detection patio pests produce public health recruitment refrigerated robotics robots rodents safe food scheduling school sensors smart serve social media spring storage thawing thermometer traditional foods vaccinations vaccine values website optimization wellspring This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## [COVID Concepts: Wellness Reporting for Restaurants](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/covid-concepts-wellness-reporting-for-restaurants) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 17-Apr-2020 4:54:00 PM ![COVID Concepts: Wellness Reporting for Restaurants](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/Blog%20Pics/thermometer-1-1.png) The foodservice industry is currently facing an unprecedented challenge in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has forced businesses to adopt brand new practices and processes to ensure that they can still get food and beverages to customers safely and efficiently. From getting serious about food safety to offering revolutionary services like contactless delivery, there are plenty of strategies restaurants can adopt in order to adapt to these strange circumstances.  [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/covid-concepts-wellness-reporting-for-restaurants) 0 Comments ## [Is Food Delivery Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/is-food-delivery-safe-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 9-Apr-2020 12:51:00 PM ![Is Food Delivery Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/happy-food%20(1).jpg) With the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changing nearly every aspect of our lives, many have come to rely on food delivery as a source of comfort during these difficult times. As the demand for takeout and delivery increases, restaurants have temporarily waived delivery fees and focused their efforts on offering the safest possible takeout experience for customers. COVID-19 has been shown to live on surfaces like cardboard for up to 24 hours, and multiple days on plastic and stainless steel surfaces. Naturally, this has led to questions about the safety of delivery and takeout options.  [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/is-food-delivery-safe-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) 3 Comments ## [Interview with Kevin Freeborn | Food Safety and Covid-19](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/interview-with-kevin-freeborn) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 25-Mar-2020 7:00:00 PM ![Interview with Kevin Freeborn | Food Safety and Covid-19](https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0i0L00000UTSHHQA5/media/mediamanager/real-hospitality-interview.jpg) A great chat with one of our past food safety trainers, Chef Jason McBride.  Kevin Freeborn is the President and co-founder of the Food Safety Market.  The company develops and delivers food safety courses. [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/interview-with-kevin-freeborn) 0 Comments ## [Coronavirus and Food Safety: Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted Through Food?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/coronavirus-and-food-safety-can-covid-19-be-transmitted-through-food) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 9-Mar-2020 11:39:00 AM ![Coronavirus and Food Safety: Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted Through Food?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/coronavirus.jpg) Coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected [more than 36 million people worldwide](https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6) \[updated as of October 10\], prompting many to worry about transmission of the virus, especially with regards to our eating habits. The respiratory virus, which has recently made its way to North America, [presents symptoms including](https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus) coughing, fever, shortness of breath, but can lead to pneumonia, kidney failure, and severe acute respiratory syndrome in more severe cases. Here’s what you need to know about coronavirus and food safety.  [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/coronavirus-and-food-safety-can-covid-19-be-transmitted-through-food) 0 Comments ## [A food handler certification hosted on your Learning Management System](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/a-food-handler-certification-hosted-on-your-learning-management-system) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 4-Feb-2020 12:15:00 PM ![A food handler certification hosted on your Learning Management System](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Portrait%20of%20technician%20working%20on%20laptop%20in%20server%20room.jpeg) Businesses invest a great deal of money and resources into their Learning Management System (LMS), which streamlines employee training, centralizes learning, provides an interactive environment for learners, and lowers time and costs associated with training and development. This investment can be leveraged by restaurants and food service business by implementing a food handler certification training solution that integrates with your preexisting LMS. [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/a-food-handler-certification-hosted-on-your-learning-management-system) 0 Comments ## [Want Your Food Handlers certified with Online Food Safety Training?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/get-your-food-handlers-certified-with-online-food-safety-training) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 10-Jan-2020 12:41:00 PM ![Want Your Food Handlers certified with Online Food Safety Training?](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Man%20in%20front%20of%20laptop%20computer%20with%20headset.jpeg) Having certified food handlers is the only way for your foodservice business to avoid the risk of reputation damage brought on by failed health inspections and causing customers to develop foodborne illness or food poisoning. In the majority of Canadian provinces and territories, businesses are required by law to hire staff with proper food handler certifications. [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/get-your-food-handlers-certified-with-online-food-safety-training) 0 Comments ## [Everything You Need to Know About E. coli](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-e.-coli) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 27-Dec-2019 1:02:00 PM ![Everything You Need to Know About E. coli](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/bacteria-1.jpg) The best way for food handlers and consumers to avoid contracting or spreading foodborne illness is through education. Learning how foodborne illnesses are spread, what they are, and how to prevent them can go a long way in reducing serious cases. [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-e.-coli) 0 Comments ## [How Canadians Can Report Food Safety Concerns](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/how-canadians-can-report-food-safety-concerns) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 12-Dec-2019 1:20:00 PM ![How Canadians Can Report Food Safety Concerns](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/inspection%20notice-1.jpg) It’s important for consumers to report food safety concerns and violations. This helps provincial health units respond quickly and effectively to urgent concerns or violations before they can affect large groups of people.   Reporting concerns also allows restaurants and foodservice providers to identify employees who may require additional food safety training, or who may not be taking best practices seriously. In Canada, there are a variety of different ways to report your food safety concerns - it usually depends on which province or territory you reside in and what kind of establishment you’re filing a concern about.   [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/how-canadians-can-report-food-safety-concerns) 0 Comments ## [Foodborne Bacteria Spotlight: Salmonella](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/foodborne-bacteria-spotlight-salmonella) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 15-Nov-2019 5:00:00 PM ![Foodborne Bacteria Spotlight: Salmonella](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/iStock-661229130.webp) ## Everything You Need to Know About Salmonella One of the best ways to avoid contracting or spreading a foodborne illness is to educate yourself on what it is, what causes it, and how you can work to prevent it. Salmonella is one of the most common foodborne illnesses, affecting up to 1.2 million people worldwide each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that salmonella causes about [450 deaths and 23,000 hospitalizations](https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html) each year. Between 2009 to 2013, an average of [6,500 cases of salmonellosis](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/salmonellosis-salmonella/surveillance.html) were reported in Canada each year [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/foodborne-bacteria-spotlight-salmonella) 0 Comments ## [The Troubling Rise of Seafood Fraud in Canada](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/the-troubling-rise-of-seafood-fraud-in-canada) ![Picture of Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=45&height=45&name=download.png) [Kevin Freeborn](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/author/kevin-freeborn) 9-Nov-2019 10:24:00 AM ![The Troubling Rise of Seafood Fraud in Canada](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/hubfs/iStock-155279207.webp) Over the last year, seafood fraud has become a major issue in Canada. Studies have shown that the majority of the seafood consumed by Canadians is mislabeled, with consumers buying and eating a completely different product than what’s advertised on the label. [Read More](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/the-troubling-rise-of-seafood-fraud-in-canada) 1 Comments [Prev](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/5) [4](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/4) [5](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/5) [6](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/6) [7](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/7) [8](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/8) [Next](https://www.foodsafetymarket.com/en-ca/blog/page/7) - Food Handler Certification - Courses - Corporate Training - Become a Trainer - Contact - About - Visit Store - Campus Login --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Freeborn & Associates Inc.. All rights reserved.