{"id":1111,"date":"2026-02-03T05:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=1111"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:29:33","slug":"food-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/offering\/food-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Safety Training<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The topic of food safety includes the way we handle, prepare, and store food to ensure that it will not cause illness.&nbsp;According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year in the US, foodborne illnesses cause 48 million people to become sick and 128,000 people to be hospitalized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 1 in 6 Americans will get a foodborne illness each year.&nbsp;Not only does this affect people&#8217;s health, it also costs the food service industry and healthcare system billions of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training opportunities from CSU Extension include <strong>Cottage Foods Safety Training<\/strong> for entrepreneurs,&nbsp;<strong>ServSafe\u00ae Food Protection Manager Certification<\/strong>&nbsp;for restaurant managers, and <strong>Food Safety Works Training <\/strong>for restaurant and cafeteria staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1072\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A man cooks in a restaurant kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-1112 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=768,429 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=1024,572 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=1536,858 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=1400,782 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=600,335 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Food-Safety.jpg?resize=1568,875 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52f96efc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-heading-1-font-size\">Training Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-36df8799 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cottage Food Safety Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This online class meets the food safety training requirements of the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. Participants receive a 3-year certificate by completing this course and quiz. Click on the date below to register for an online class. Call to arrange an in-person class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Upcoming Online Trainings:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/cottage-foods-producers-tickets-1976663868842?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cottage Food Safety Training: Feb. 17, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/cottage-foods-producers-tickets-1976664063424?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cottage Food Safety Training: March 9, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/cottage-foods-producers-tickets-1976664178769?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cottage Food Safety Training: April 14, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Safety Works Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This in-person training is targeted toward workers who handle, prepare, or serve food in retail, food service, or community settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>It is NOT the Food Protection Manager Training required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Upon passing the exam, participates earn a 3-year food safety certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/contact\/\">Contact Us to Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ServSafe\u00ae Managers Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ServSafe\u00ae is a nationally recognized program developed by the National Restaurant Association that provides food<br>safety training, exams, and educational materials to food service managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ServSafe\u00ae participants who score 75% or above on the exam become certified and are qualified to become instructors of food handlers. Under the new code, this certification may also lower your risk assessment score, which could result in fewer visits from your County Health Sanitarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7.5 hours of ServSafe\u00ae training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ServSafe\u00ae 7th Edition course book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam Sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proctored Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catered lunch and breaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Upcoming In-Person Trainings:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/servsafe-managers-class-tickets-1976776045365?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ServSafe\u00ae Managers Training: April 6, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/servsafe-managers-class-tickets-1976776276055?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ServSafe\u00ae Managers Training: July 16, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/servsafe-managers-class-nov-2026-tickets-1983380064163?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ServSafe\u00ae Training: November 3, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Get Food Allergy Awareness Training Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Build the skills to navigate allergy safety with CSU\u2019s 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\u2019s important to understand best practices in food allergy safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food allergies can greatly impact lives, and this program developed by the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chhs.colostate.edu\/krnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;will help you better understand the fundamentals and manage risks more effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.colostate.edu\/certificates\/food-allergy-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/Food-Allergy-Awareness-1200.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Fresh food and bread on a table\" class=\"wp-image-265 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gray-50-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fa584acd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to schedule a group food safety training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-font-size\">Contact us. 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