Food Handlers Classes to Begin September 17

A 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 Thursday, September 17, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Extension office at 1402 Band Road, 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.  Those attending the course receive a food handlers card valid for 2 years.
To register for the course, call Jacque at the Extension office at 281-342-3034 or email jdgerke@ag.tamu.edu. 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.  No cash accepted.  Check or money order only.
Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.