This summer, Michigan has reported thousands of cyclosporiasis cases tied to a multistate outbreak traced back to contaminated iceberg lettuce, with hospitalizations reported across the state and beyond. It’s a stark reminder that foodborne illness isn’t a rare or distant risk — it’s an active, ongoing concern, and the residents in AFC homes, many of whom already carry health vulnerabilities, are exactly the population who can least afford a preventable exposure.
Direct Care Training’s Food Safety in Specialized AFC Homes course gives direct care staff the practical, STWG-aligned training to prevent exactly these kinds of incidents. Staff learn how foodborne illness spreads, the correct handwashing protocol, safe storage and temperature control, and how to prevent cross-contamination during meal prep using the Clean-Separate-Cook-Chill framework. The course also covers kitchen safety, allergy and special diet awareness, and — directly relevant to outbreaks like the one unfolding now — how to respond to food recalls and inspect deliveries and expiration dates before food ever reaches a resident’s plate.
Built for real AFC kitchen conditions and aligned with Michigan’s STWG requirements, this course works equally well for new-hire orientation and annual refreshers, giving administrators consistent, documented training across their team.
Food safety protects dignity as much as it protects health. Make sure your staff are ready.
Enroll today ($69.95): Food Safety in Specialized AFC Homes
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