UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension will offer a short course titled “Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers,” Oct. 10-12 at the Erickson Food Science Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
This course is designed for those who are developing in-house food safety programs and want to learn more about the science and technology of cleaning and sanitizing, food allergen control, sanitary facilities and equipment design, food defense, pest control, and environmental monitoring.
Lectures and lab sessions will focus on control of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, plant and equipment design, safe handling of chemical products, allergen control, and educational strategies to engage workers in the food safety plan.
The Food Safety Modernization Act has been described as the most sweeping reform of U.S. food safety laws in more than 70 years. Now, more than ever, every individual in the food industry must possess basic and applied knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices to prevent food contamination, organizers noted.
The registration deadline is Sept. 30. Registration-fee discounts are available for groups of three or more registering from the same company. The agenda, travel information and online registration are available on the Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers website.
For more information, contact Luke LaBorde, professor in Penn State’s Department of Food Science and extension specialist, at [email protected] or 814-863-2298.
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