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Monday, January 06, 2014

FOODSAFE Training - Saskatoon Health Region


FOODSAFE or a safe food handling course is a tool to help you find employment in the food industry.

Every year, thousands of Canadians are reported ill from food borne illnesses.  Even more cases remain unreported.  The actual number is now estimated at 2,000,000 cases per year.  Many of the reported illnesses are as a result of eating foods that have been improperly handled in public eating eating establishments.

On May 7, 2009, the Food Safety Regulations were passed whereby mandatory food sanitation courses are required by law.

At least one person per shift must have successfully completed a recognized food handling course. This course is intended for owners, managers, supervisors, chefs, cooks, and all personnel responsible for purchasing, handling, preparing and serving food.

FOODSAFE™ is a nationally recognized course taught by public health inspectors.  At the end of the course, participants will write an exam.  Upon passing the exam, participants will receive a nationally recognized certificate.  The length of the course is eight hours and may be conducted in 2 half-day sessions or a full-day session.  Both day and evening classes are available.

For more information on the Saskatoon Health Region's FOODSAFE Courses, please see the hyperlink below:


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