Food Protection Task Force

The Kansas Food Protection Task Force was developed for food and feed safety and defense professionals to achieve prevention, intervention and response including the early detection and containment of foodborne illness. The task force will be your resource for food and feed information and promote safety and security in the state of Kansas in a variety of ways, including quarterly newsletters and an annual meeting.

Food Safety Webinar Series

Monthly online webinars will cover a variety of food safety issues that are of interest to food business operators, managers and workers.

Each 30-minute webinar will consist of a presentation by food safety and lodging inspectors from across the state, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions of the presenters and other KDA-FSL staff.

There is no cost to participate, but you must register below to receive the login access information.

Webinars begin at 3:00 p.m. Central.

April 26 Staying Ahead of the Game: What Food Service Managers Need to Know

May 24 Dealing With Pests in a Food Establishment

June 28 Limiting the Spread of Germs: How Employees Can Make a Difference

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Webinar Recordings

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Remote Food Safety Inspections During COVID-19
Are you interested in learning about COVID-19 and how our Food Safety Team is handling inspections? If you are uncertain about your inspection options and what Food Safety inspectors are looking for during a remote inspection, view this webinar.
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Resources mentioned in the webinar:
Daily Self-Inspection Checklist
Coronavirus Resources for Food Establishments:
Food Establishment Guidance COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers
Drive Thru Food Safety Guidance
Grocery Store Food Safety Guidance
Guidance for Restaurants Selling Excess Food
Farmers Market Guidance During Re-Opening
Coronavirus Resources and Preparedness Checklist
Tips for Restaurants
Tips for Restaurants (Spanish)
CDC Restaurants and Bars Decision Tree (Note that bars and nightclubs are not approved for opening until Phase Two.)
Choosing the Right Practice: Cooling and Reheating of Foods

Welcome to our second video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session is designed specifically to help food business owners and managers implement the right methods for cooling and reheating of foods.
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Resources mentioned in the webinar:
Food Cooling Log Sheet
Reheating Temperature Log Sheet
Two-Stage Cooling Fact Sheet
Reheating Fact Sheet
Food Safety on the Go: Food Trucks, Trailers, Tents and Carts

Welcome to our third video in this Food Safety Webinar Series. This session is designed specifically to help deal with food on the go, including food trucks, tents and carts.
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Resources mentioned in the webinar:
Temporary Food Establishments Handout
Mobile Food Establishments Facility Requirements
Time as a Public Health Control
Helpful links:
EWG Tap Water Database

Newsletters and Meetings

Spring 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Winter 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Winter 2020 Quarterly Newsletter
Fall 2020 Quarterly Newsletter
Fall 2019 Quarterly Newsletter
Spring 2019 Quarterly Newsletter
July 2018 Wrap-Up Newsletter
Spring 2018 Newsletter
December 2017 Newsletter
October 2017 Newsletter
June 2017 Newsletter
March 2017 Newsletter

Presentation from June 2019 meeting
Presentation from June 2018 meeting
Presentation from April 2018 meeting
Presentation from February 2018 meeting
Presentation from August 2018 meeting