The 2007 Castleberry's botulism outbreak stands as a powerful warning to food service professionals. When 14 people across seven U.S. states fell ill, investigators traced the cause to a critical oversight - missing temperature monitoring devices in food processing. This single incident demonstrates how proper temperature control directly impacts public safety.
Food safety depends on accurate temperature monitoring. Every food service operation must maintain precise temperature controls to protect both quality and compliance. Current regulations demand accuracy testing of temperature devices at least once annually, with additional checks required for specific situations. The stakes remain incredibly high - even slight temperature variations of 0.2−0.4°C can affect food safety.