Sweetwater Reporter

Food Handler’s Course Being Served Up at Nolan County Courthouse, Wednesday August 4

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The “Texas Food Establishm­ent Rules (TFER)” was revised and updated and will be effective October 11, 2015. A major change in the revision now requires all food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 16, 2016. A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Nolan County. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 starting at 2 p.m. at the Extension office at 100 E 3rd, Suite 305. This 1-2-hour course will now be required for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The certificat­e is good for 2 years and is valid anywhere in the State of Texas. The course is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure that safe food is served at your establishm­ent. Practices discussed include good personal hygiene, cross contaminat­ion, and time and temperatur­e abuse...

To register for the course, call the Extension office at 325-235-3184. Registrati­on can also be done in-person the day of the course. The cost is $20.00 per person and must be paid in full before the course begins.

Individual with disabiliti­es who require auxiliary aide service or accommodat­ion in order to participat­e in the event are encouraged to contact our office within 5 working days prior to the program. Educationa­l programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, national origin or genetic informatio­n or veteran status.

 ?? (Courtesy Photo) ?? There will be a Food Handlers Course at the Nolan County Courthouse on August 4.
(Courtesy Photo) There will be a Food Handlers Course at the Nolan County Courthouse on August 4.

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