Safe Food Handling

Best practices to prevent foodborne illness

An estimated 48 million Americans get sick every year, and more than 3,000 die from eating contaminated food. Taking food safety precautions when preparing, cooking, and consuming food products can reduce this risk. Even the most basic safe food handling practices, such as hand washing, cooking to required temperatures, and properly storing leftovers, can prevent foodborne illness.

Basics of Food Safety Class

Our Environmental Health Division offers FREE introductory virtual classes on safe food handling. In this three-hour training, participants will learn about:

The Health Department’s role in local food safety
Foodborne illness
Effective cleaning methods to fight bacteria
Preventing cross-contamination
Safe cooking practices
How to safely serve food
Food storage

This class is designed for those preparing food at home, in restaurants, or working at special events where food is served to the public. CLICK HERE FOR FOOD SAFETY CLASS FAQs.