Food Safety
The topic of food safety includes the way we handle, prepare, and store food to ensure that it will not cause illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year in the US, foodborne illnesses cause 48 million people to become sick, 128,000 people to be hospitalized, and 3,000 people to die.
About 1 in 6 Americans will get a foodborne illness each year. Not only does this affect people’s health, it also costs the food service industry and healthcare system billions of dollars.
Gunnison County Extension works to promote food safety and prevent foodborne illnesses by providing educational opportunities for both restaurants and members of the community. Training opportunities available include ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification for restaurant managers and ServSafe® Food Handler Certification for other restaurant staff.
As trainings become available, we will provide information here. You can also check out our Events, Resources, or Facebook page for more information and learning opportunities.
Get Food Allergy Awareness Training Online
Build the skills to navigate allergy safety with CSU’s online Food Allergy Awareness Training Program. Whether you have an allergy, live with someone who has an allergy, or work in a public environment such as a school or restaurant, it’s important to understand best practices in food allergy safety.
Food allergies can greatly impact lives, and this program developed by the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center will help you better understand the fundamentals and manage risks more effectively.
Want to schedule a group food safety training?
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