BENTON HARBOR — People may learn about foodborne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation during the Berrien County MSU Extension’s ServSafe Managers Certification training, which will be  Sept. 11 and 14.

This training is a two-day program, with the final exam being administered at the end of the second day.  Attendance at both days of training is mandatory.

The ServSafe training will be from 9 a.m.  to 5 p.m. at the Michigan State University Extension office, 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor. 

The ServSafe program helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The training covers:

• Providing safe food

• Forms of contamination

• The safe food handler

• The flow of food: purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation and food service

• Food safety management systems

• Safe facilities and pest management

• Cleaning and sanitizing

Cost of the training is $145, plus $65 and shipping costs for a sixth-edition book, which has the exam answer sheet needed to take the exam.

To register visit events.anr.msu.edu/16hrssberriensept2017. The online registration deadline is Sept. 9.

MSU is an affirmative-action equal-opportunity employer.  Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status or veteran status.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Jeannie Nichols at (517) 439-9301 10 days prior to the first class to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements.  Requests after this date will be met when possible.

Upon completion of the class and passing of the exam, attendees will earn nationally accredited food safety certification from the National Restaurant Association.

People with questions may contact Jeannie Nichols at (517) 439-9301 or by email at nicho115@msu.edu.