Benton County Environmental Health –
Food Safety

Changes Coming to Oregon’s Food Safety Rules

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is in the process of updating food safety rules for food establishment and temporary restaurant rules. To review the proposed rules, schedule of public hearing, and the latest fact sheets go to the OHA website.

Food Protection and Food Safety Links

• Common Food Allergens
• Government Food Safety Link
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
• Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP): Common Causes of Foodborne Diseases
• Serving While Sick (PDF) - 63% of all restaurant workers reported cooking and serving food while sick, thus impacting consumers’ health.  This article explores the health impacts associated with food employees who often have little or no health insurance or paid sick leave.

Find more information on Alerts/Recalls in Benton County.

Food Safety Newsletter "Food Safety Focus"

Food Safety Focus is a quarterly newsletter mailed to all food establishments licensed in Benton County. The newsletter features articles on food safety and practical tips for food service operators. If you would like to be on our mailing list or have a copy of Food Safety Focus e-mailed to you, please call 541-766-6633.

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