Food Safety Training

Iowa State University Extension campus and field specialists offer a number of training courses to help educate food handlers in food processing and foodservice establishments serve safe food to their customers. ISU Extension offers the following food safety training services:

  • ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification course for restaurants and foodservice managers.
  • SafeFood©, a 2-hour course for restaurant and foodservice employees.
  • SuperSafeMark™ Food Protection Manager Certification for grocery store and convienence store managers.

Iowa State University Extension is proud to partner with local health departments, the Iowa Restaurant Association (ServSafe®), and the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (SuperSafeMark™) to provide these programs.

          Iowa Grocery Industry Association

For more information about our food safety training programs or to find a course near you, visit the following links:

Food Safety Tip of the Day

It's safe to bite when the temperature is right

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The only way to know food has been cooked to a safe internal temperature is to use a food thermometer. Fortunately, thermometers are high-tech and easy to use. Research shows that while cooking by "color" is frequently done, it can be misleading. Correct use of the right thermometer provides confidence that foods are adequately cooked, resulting in a safe, delicious meal.

Source: United States Department of Agriculture

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Foodborne Pathogen of the Day

Food Safety Training Events