Federal Resources
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- The Food Safety and Inspection Service– The Food Safety and Inspection Service is the public health agency in the US Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention– The CDC provides users with credible, reliable health information.
- US Food and Drug Administration– The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply.
- FDA 2013 Food Code– FDA’s best advice for a uniform system that addresses the safety and protection of food offered at the retail level and in food service establishments.
State Resources
Educational Resources
Hand Washing
The state of Massachusetts now requires all establishments who need ServSafe® certification to undergo Food Allergy Awareness Training. To purchase and view the online video from the National Restaurant Association, click here.
GBFB handles foods that may contain: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, and/or sesame.
GBFB aims to efficiently manage recalls by cross-checking our inventory as well as notifying Member Agencies through email, the message board when you visit our building, and our website. For the latest food safety recalls, visit ShopGBFB or see the FDA listing.