Food Protection Task Force

The Kentucky Food Protection Task Force (FPTF) consists of Kentucky regulators, industry members, academics, consumer organizations, and other groups invested in protecting the Commonwealth's food supply. The FPTF aims to increase outreach, response, integration and information sharing amongst food protection partners.

This page provides food protection resources including guidance documents, contact information, training links, and partner portals.

2024-2025 FPTF Goals

Promote voluntary compliance with food laws and regulations.
Prevent foodborne illness and contamination.
Improve local, state and multi-jurisdictional food emergency surveillance, response and post-response systems.

2024-2025 FPTF Objectives

Hold Food Protection Task Force Meeting 1-2 times per year with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to representatives from federal, state, local, industry, academia, national organizations, and consumer groups.
Share annual update of state food protection activity including number of recalls, foodborne outbreaks and complaints.
Provide annual update on new and modified state and federal regulations related to food safety and protection.
Share best practices in food protection and food defense.

Regulatory Guidance

Webinar on Food Facility Registration, Biennial Renewal and Unique Facility Identifiers | FDA

Guidance for Industry: Food Facility Registration Q&A | FDA

Food Facility Registration Guide: Step-by-Step Registration | FDA

Industry Tools

Retail Food Establishment Guidance

Commercial Food and Cosmetics Guide

What Permit Do I Need? Flowchart

Food Industry Resources | FDA

Food Labeling Guide | FDA

Cosmetics Labeling Guide | FDA

Resources

Food Protection Resources | CPFTF

Free Food Emergency Mock Scenarios | FDA

Food and Cosmetics Resources | AFDO

Food Defense Plan Builder | FDA

Emergency Guidelines

Restaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and Flooding

Water Emergency Guidelines for Food Service Establishments

Food Safety Guidelines for Emergency Mass Feeding Shelters

Foodborne Illness Response Guidelines for Food Establishment Owners, Operators and Managers

Food Recalls

Recalls, Outbreaks, and Emergencies | FDA

Recalls and Alerts | USDA

Food Outbreaks | CDC

Training

Better Process Control Schools

Process Authority Search

Commercial Kitchens

Training Videos | FDA

Food Defense Training and Education | FDA

Retail Food Assistance and Training | FDA

Regulatory Partners

Feed and Pet Food Regulation | University of Kentucky

Egg Regulation | KY Dept. of Agriculture

Produce Safety | KY Dept. of Agriculture

KY Food Safety Reporting

Need to report a suspected foodborne illness or food product issue?

REPORT HERE

Membership

Interested in becoming a member? Read our fact sheet to learn more about the benefits of joining the Kentucky Food Protection Task Force.

Member Portal

FPTF members get access to the member FoodSHIELD portal which contains additional resources, helpful links and communication tools such as secure file transfers and industry forums.

Contacts

Health Department Directors Listing

Health Department District Map with Phone Numbers

Health Department Hours of Operation

Complete Local Health Department Listing

State Retail Food Consultants

50-State Directory of Food, Feed, Animal Health and Food Defense Officials