Food handlers course offered

A new food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is being brought to the area by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Fort Bend County.

The class is scheduled for Monday, February 25 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Extension office at 1402 Band Road, Suite, 100, Rosenberg.  This 2-hour course is highly recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food.

The course is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure that safe food is served at your establishment. Practices discussed include good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse.

To register for the course, call the Extension office at 281-342-3034. Registration can also be done in-person the day of the course. The cost is $20.00 per person and must be paid in full before the course begins.

Individual with disabilities who require auxiliary aide service or accommodation in order to participate in the event are encouraged to contact our office within 5 working days prior to the program.

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