Dining out is a cherished part of American life, whether for celebrations or casual meals. With the rising number of diners, ensuring top-notch quality and safety in food service is crucial.
The FDA’s 2022 Food Code enhances food safety protocols for retail establishments. In Illinois, all food businesses must have a manager obtain an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. This certification, valid for five years, equips managers with essential training in safe food handling to prevent foodborne illnesses.
The University of Illinois Extension will host the Illinois Certified Food Protection Manager course on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Friday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport. This two-day training will cover key topics such as food safety, employee hygiene, and HACCP practices.
A program fee of $125 covers materials, the exam, and lunch. Space is limited, so preregistration is necessary. To register, call (815) 235-4125 or visit online. Attendance is required to take the exam.
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, please contact the U of I Extension at (815) 235-4125. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.