U OF I FOOD SAFETY CLASS 4/23/24 The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 48 million people fall ill
from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals
require hospitalization. Businesses, including K-12 schools, serving food in
Illinois must have staff trained as Certified Food Protection Managers. Certified
Food Protection Manager course and exam, specific for K-12 school foodservice
professionals, will be held June 4th and 6th from 9 am to
3 pm both days at the Effingham County Extension Office, 1209 Wenthe Dr,
Effingham. Please register by May 13th at go.illinois.edu/DMP or by
calling 217-877-6042. This
two-day course covers the current FDA Food Code, including safe food
preparation, cooking and handling, facility safety and maintenance, employee
health and hygiene, and cleaning and sanitization. Participants must attend
both days; the national certification exam is on the second day. Certificates
must be renewed every five years. Please
bring a valid photo ID to the exam. The $50 course fee covers the cost of
class materials and the exam. If you need a reader or translator, contact the
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals at 800-446-0257 or Customer.service@nrfsp.com. University
of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If
you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 217-877-6042. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your
access need.