How do I insure for food safety liability?

Great question, and we’re glad you asked. Check out our free resource, Managing Food Safety Liability Risk Basics, which answers the question, “What can I be doing now to protect myself if a foodborne illness is ever linked to my enterprise?” Of course, insurance is one of the primary strategies, and this tip sheet discusses the type of insurance that is needed, and also what to do in case you are having trouble getting insurance. Listen to our free 18min. Podcast Episode Eight: Let’s Have Lunch!, which briefly discusses food safety insurance.

For more comprehensive information about the type of insurance you need to cover food safety, review the section “Look into Insurance Options” in our comprehensive Farmers’ Guide to Food Safety Liability.

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