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Food Handlers Course

Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States.  Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness.  Lost wages due to illness coupled with the loss of business, reputation, employees and the potential for litigation against the business that originated the foodborne illness can become a problem for our local economy.  Fortunately, there are ways we can prevent foodborne illness that originate at the restaurant and at home…. Read More →

Food Handlers Course

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering a Food Handlers Course. The course is $20, which includes handouts and a Food Handlers Certification Card. This certification is required for all food service employees and anyone operating a cottage food business.  Contact Chris Coon at the Extension Office for more information at 254-435-2331 or complete the form below to register for the class today.   Loading…

Food Handlers Course Offered

Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States.  Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness.  Lost wages do to illness coupled with the loss of business, reputation, employees and the potential for litigation against the business that originated the foodborne illness can become a problem for our local economy.  Fortunately, there are ways we can prevent foodborne illness that originate at the restaurant and at home…. Read More →

Upcoming Food Manager and Food Handlers Certification Courses

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to Offer Professional Food Manager Certification & Food Handlers Certification Courses Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States.  Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness. Under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction each food establishment is required to have one certified food manager on site.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque & Hill Counties, is offering… Read More →

Food Handlers Class

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering a Food Handlers Course. The course is $20, which includes handouts and a Food Handlers Certification Card. This certification is required for all food service employees and anyone operating a cottage food business.  Contact Kate Whitney at the Extension Office for more information at 254-435-2331 or complete the form below to register for the class today. Loading…

Food Handlers Course

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering a Food Handlers Course. The course is $20, which includes handouts and a Food Handlers Certification Card. This certification is required for all food service employees and anyone operating a cottage food business.  Contact Kate Whitney at the Extension Office for more information at 254-435-2331.

Food Handlers Class

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County will offer accredited Food Handlers courses at various locations in Bosque County. During the two-hour course, participants will learn food safety practices such as personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature control.  Following completion of the course, participants will receive a Food Handler’s Certificate that is good for two years and valid anywhere in the State of Texas. Complete the form below to register: Loading… For questions about the Certified Food Managers course or the Food Handlers Certification course,… Read More →

Food Handlers course

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County is offering this accredited Food Handlers course to help food retail locations meet the requirements of the Texas Food Establishment Rules. 9:00 am – 11:00 am $20 Complete the form below to register: Loading…

Food Handlers Certificate Courses

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County will offer three accredited Food Handlers courses to help food retail locations meet the requirements of the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Meridian Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Clifton Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Meridian Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM The Texas Food Establishment Rules are in place to safeguard public health and provide consumers food that is safe and honestly presented.  All food retail establishments in Texas are required… Read More →

Food Handlers Certificate Courses

The Texas Legislature recently approved changes to the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER).  The Texas Food Establishment Rules are in place to safeguard public health and provide consumers food that is safe and honestly presented.  All food retail establishments in Texas are required to follow these rules.  The recent revisions went into effect on October 1, 2015. A major change in the revision rules is a requirement that all food employees must complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 1, 2016. … Read More →