Hurricane Response: Dorian
Governor Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for the following counties: Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, and Wayne. Atlanta, GA. -...
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Georgia Department of Agriculture19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., S.W.Atlanta, Georgia 30334Customer Services Call Center Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMAt the...
Certified Food Protection Managers
In retail food facilities, at least one employee with supervisory responsibilities must be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).What Is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)?The Certified...
Food Expiration Dates
In the State of Georgia, there are several food product areas that Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Food Safety Inspectors are required by law to examine during a routine inspection. It is...
Food Companies - Person in Charge (PIC)
PIC Required Knowledge Describe the relationship between the prevention of foodborne disease and the personal hygiene of a food employee. Good hygienic practices reduce the risk of food...
2022 DCSP Grant Recipients
Recipients of the Dog & Cat Sterilization Program Award for 2022 County Applicant Agency Award Amount McDuffie 2 Hands Saving 4 Paws Humane Society Inc 20...
Time as Public Health Control (TPHC)
What is TPHC? Time is typically used in combination with temperature to control bacterial growth or toxin production in potentially hazardous foods and to prevent foodborne illness. Potentially...
Manual Dishwashing Procedure
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified contamination of food equipment as one of the five leading causes of foodborne illness. Research shows that serious illnesses can...
Hot and Cold Holding of Food
All potentially hazardous foods, except those prepared for immediate consumption, must be maintained in a manner that prevents the growth or development of bacteria. When holding foods for service,...