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About Us and FAQs
Learn more about the retail program, some frequently asked questions, and review the annual reports produced by the program
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Starting a Retail Food Business
Understand the process to obtaining a license to sell food in Minnesota
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Food Code Fact Sheets
Find printable Minnesota Food Code fact sheets in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong
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Retail Food for Thought Newsletter
Find the current and past issues of the Retail Food for Thought Newsletter
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Keeping Food Safe
Find information and resources for keeping food safe
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Specialized Processes
Learn more about specialized processes, HACCP plans, and some common foods that require a HACCP plan
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Temporary Food Establishments
Learn about the various temporary or mobile food establishments their requirements and limitations
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Risk Factor Study Reports
Read about the work the Retail Program conducts to better understand and reduce the occurrence of risk factors within the food establishment
  1. Before you repackage bulk pesticides at your facility you must obtain an EPA Establishment number from EPA Region 5. Contact Pamela Grace at 312/353- 2833.
  2. Facilities that repackage pesticides must report their repackaging or “producing” activities by sending an Annual Production/Repackaging Report to EPA Region 5.