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Oct 16, 2025

4 min

Understanding What Items Are Not Safe to Serve in a Nursing Home Cafeteria

A 2020 investigation found that inadequate food handling in long-term care facilities contributed to numerous foodborne illness outbreaks over two decades. For nursing home staff, understanding **what items are not safe to serve in a nursing home cafeteria** is a critical responsibility to safeguard resident health.

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Oct 14, 2025

4 min

Is it acceptable to serve eggs over easy in a nursing home if pasteurized eggs are used?

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), facilities must adhere to strict food safety protocols to protect vulnerable populations. This guidance directly addresses the question: **Is it acceptable to serve eggs over easy in a nursing home if pasteurized eggs are used?**

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