Food Safety
Food Safety & Product Integrity - Our Mission Statement:At Stop & Shop, we believe offering safe, wholesome, quality
guaranteed products in clean, modern and attractive stores is the foundation for consumer confidence.
Stop & Shop, actively promotes safe and responsible products by continually
reinforcing established policies and procedures through associate training and education programs throughout our organization.
When sourcing products, especially our Own Store Brand we take into consideration product safety, quality, the environment,
animal welfare and working conditions. In addition, we are committed to providing useful information to consumers interested
in food safety, nutrition, and product handling.
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Food Safety Mythbusters
We are joining with the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to introduce "Food Safety Mythbusters" to consumers. Click on each myth to learn how to reduce your risk of foodborne illness:
- Myth: Leftovers are safe to eat until they smell bad.
- Myth: I use bleach and water to sanitize my countertops and the more bleach I use the more bacteria I kill.
- Myth: I don't need to wash my produce if I am going to peel it.
- Myth: The stand time recommended for microwaveable foods is optional, it's just so you don't burn yourself.
Be Food Safe
Food handling safety risks are more common than most people think. The four easy lessons of CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, and CHILL can help prevent harmful bacteria from making you sick. Learn about the 4 Easy Lessons in Safe Food Handling or visit befoodsafe.org.
The Food Keeper contains valuable food safety and storage advice to help you maintain the freshness and quality of foods.