Food safety training, certification class registration due Tuesday

Jefferson County ISU Extension and Outreach is offering ServSafe Food Safety Training certification for foodservice managers and workers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9.

The class will be taught by Sara Sprouse, a human sciences specialist in nutrition and wellness, with ISU Extension.

Topics will include: providing safe food; contamination and food allergens; the safe food handler; flow of food: purchasing, receiving, storage; flow of food: preparation and service; cleaning and sanitizing; pest management; facilities and equipment; and food safety management systems.

The class meets certified food protection manager requirements.

A photo ID is required to take the certification exam.

The class size is limited. The registration fee is $150. Registration is due Tuesday.

For registration and information, call 800-262-0015 or visit the website http://goo.gl/XD7uQe or call the local Extension office at 472-4166.

Future ServSafe Food Safety Training programs are set for: Aug. 8, with a July 18 registration deadline; and Nov. 14, with an Oct. 24 registration deadline.