Food Rotation Labels. Serving Safe Food Every Day. Food Safety Specialties Inc.

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Since then, the day-of-the-week colors have be come an industry standard and are key identifiers for food rotation in foodservice operations everywhere.

2 Genuine Daydots look for it in the core. Genuine Daydots In 1985, Daydots introduced the first ever color-coded, day-of-the-week food rotation labels to the foodservice industry. Since then, the day-of-the-week colors have be come an industry standard and are key identifiers for food rotation in foodservice operations everywhere. Other companies make food rotation labels, but only Ecolab offers genuine Daydots the label that pioneered the industry in the first place. For over 30 years, Daydots labels have helped foodservice operations serve safe and fresh food every day. Genuine Daydots look for it in the core.

Why Daydots Food Rotation Labels? Safe Food First Exceed minimum standards: meet and exceed the minimum labeling standards required by the FDA Food Code.

Increase accuracy: pre-printed labels help guide employees to write down all the critical information necessary for labeling foods according to code.

Improve safety: foodborne illness risks can be significantly reduced by ensuring food is labeled and stored properly.

3 Why Daydots Food Rotation Labels? Safe Food First Exceed minimum standards: meet and exceed the minimum labeling standards required by the FDA Food Code. Improve efficiency: employees can quickly and easily identify which foods need to be used or discarded. Increase accuracy: pre-printed labels help guide employees to write down all the critical information necessary for labeling foods according to code. Reduce food waste: keep food quality high by rotating foods properly and serving them within the appropriate time frame before they expire or spoil. Improve safety: foodborne illness risks can be significantly reduced by ensuring food is labeled and stored properly. Stay in compliance: masking tape or inferior labels leave adhesive residue after being washed, which is a critical violation on your health inspection. Daydots Labels vs. Tape Many operators use masking tape because they think it is a cheaper solution. The reality is tape usage is difficult to control, often drives up actual costs, and results in difficult-to-read, inconsistent labeling. Masking tape also leaves adhesive residue when removed which increases the risks of health code violations, or a foodborne illness outbreak.

Daydots Labels in the Food Prep Area Prep and Serve Safe Food with Daydots Daydots labels allow you to easily practice the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of food rotation, a principle that focuses

Make it Easier to Fill Out Necessary Information Employees are not always clear on how to label food properly or what information is required.

Daydots food rotation labels help guide foodservice operators and employees fill out the required information necessary to effectively rotate foods, including: Use-by dates or discard dates

4 Daydots Labels in the Food Prep Area Prep and Serve Safe Food with Daydots Daydots labels allow you to easily practice the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of food rotation, a principle that focuses on having foods that are received or prepared first being served first. This helps prevent food waste and helps prevent serving expired foods. Make it Easier to Fill Out Necessary Information Employees are not always clear on how to label food properly or what information is required. The goal is to eliminate guesswork and mistakes with labeling wherever possible and to help facilitate procedures while improving compliance with the food rotation/labeling process. Daydots food rotation labels help guide foodservice operators and employees fill out the required information necessary to effectively rotate foods, including: Use-by dates or discard dates Preparation dates and times Employee names Item/food names and more It s not just about being in compliance. It s about serving customers safe food that s fresh and delicious. Daydots Label Quality Only the highest quality materials and adhesives are used to make our labels. Available in four adhesives, Daydots are suitable for any application you need. Dissolvable paper labels dissolve in any water temperature. DuraLabel plastic labels are removable even after going through the dish machine. SupeRemovable paper labels are designed to be super easy to remove before washing. Cold Temp paper labels have a permanent adhesive and are ideal for strong adhesion in cold temperatures.

Portion and Serve Safe Foods with Daydots Portion Bags Control portion

Portion bags are ideal for pre-portioning foods that require careful

Saves time during peak business hours Helps increase portion accuracy

pre-portioning foods that require exact measurements Portion bags are

foods and follow the FIFO principle. What is the Cost of Not Portioning?

5 Portion and Serve Safe Foods with Daydots Portion Bags Control portion sizes with Daydots day-of-the-week Portion Bags. Portion bags are ideal for pre-portioning foods that require careful measurement such as seafood, poultry and meats. Saves time during peak business hours Helps increase portion accuracy Decrease flavor discrepancies Helps control food costs Ideal for pre-portioning foods that require exact measurements Portion bags are labeled with the applicable day of the week, making it easier to rotate foods and follow the FIFO principle. What is the Cost of Not Portioning? 1 extra shrimp 20 times per day = $3,796 a year 1 extra ounce 60 times per day = $1,574 a year 2 extra ounces 150 times per day = $1,027 a year

Daydots Labels in Receiving & Storage Store and Serve Safe Food with Daydots Daydots labels help you follow First in, First out principles, to ensure that foods are maintained at

You will avoid discovering a stash of spoiled or expired products tucked behind other foods, thus keeping your food costs in check.

Daydots labels can also help you get a better sense of your actual product needs, reduce waste, and lead to more cost-efficient ordering practices.

Save Time with Daydots Label Guns Daydots Label Applicator Guns can simplify your food rotation program and speed up your labeling application.

6 Daydots Labels in Receiving & Storage Store and Serve Safe Food with Daydots Daydots labels help you follow First in, First out principles, to ensure that foods are maintained at a fresh state and used before they have a chance to spoil or decline in quality. On delivery, store the newer products behind older ones that should be used first. You will avoid discovering a stash of spoiled or expired products tucked behind other foods, thus keeping your food costs in check. Label both refrigerated and dry products with their Use-by or Expiration dates, using the oldest products first, to stay ahead of disease-causing or spoilage bacteria. Daydots labels can also help you get a better sense of your actual product needs, reduce waste, and lead to more cost-efficient ordering practices. The secret to food cost savings is right before your eyes. Save Time with Daydots Label Guns Daydots Label Applicator Guns can simplify your food rotation program and speed up your labeling application. Save time with our innovatively designed Daydots label guns, created for quick, easy loading. Highly durable, with reinforced ABS plastic bodies and key internal components made of steel, these label guns are low maintenance. Daydots label guns are easy to use during any aspect of the foodservice labeling process. Use the Daydots label guns for labeling food deliveries or simplifying other highvolume, repetitive food prep tasks.

7 Serving Safe Food Every Day Safe Food First Labeling is critical for the safety of foods, and ensuring the food safety that is critical to protecting your brand. In some cases, food looks fine, but date-marking food appropriately with use-by dates is the only way to ensure that food is used within safe limits before bacteria or other pathogens have grown to dangerous levels. Daydots labels play an integral role in ensuring the food you prepare is safe to serve and safe to eat. Genuine Daydots look for it in the core. Beyond Safety Serve the Highest Quality Food You not only want to serve food that is safe to eat, you want to serve the freshest food possible because when it comes to taste, quality is important. Freshness, wholesomeness, taste, color, smell and appearance are all integral to the quality of food. Even when food smells bad, tastes sour, or turns strange colors, it may not make someone sick, but that lack of quality is usually what impacts customer satisfaction and repeat busi ness. Daydots labels help ensure you always serve the highest quality, freshest, and best tasting food possible.

Food Safety: Basic Overview of Safely Handling Food

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