Food Safety

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and local public health agencies regulate more than 20,000 food service establishments throughout Missouri. DHSS provides training on health and safety issues to the local health agencies and the food-service industry, as well as providing information to consumers on safe food handling practices, including hygiene, preparation and storage. Inspections are conducted to assure that food establishments, and food manufacturers and processors are preparing food that is safe to eat. It is through training and inspection that the state department of health decreases the incidence of foodborne illness.

Food Safety for Consumers	Food Safety for Industry