Food Safety Courses at the Lancaster Center

Each year in the United States there are an estimated 76 million cases of food-borne illness that result in an estimated 5,000 deaths. About 95 percent of all food-borne illnesses are caused by mishandling of food. Many food-handling practices that cause illness are related to poor temperature control or poor sanitation.

This nationally recognized certification program demonstrates to the public, and to employees and co-workers, your commitment to providing safe food to consumers. Safe food-handling practices protect customers, increase profitability, reduce liability, promote goodwill, maintain patronage, and enhance a business’ competitive position. Register no later than one week prior to class start date.

Fall 2009 Courses at:
Penn State, The Lancaster Center
1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Administrator: Debbie Rubin, Phone: 717-299-7667; E-mail: dpr5@psu.edu

8-Hour Format Fall 2009
Section #1(8-Hour Format)
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exam: Tuesday, September 29, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Nancy Wiker
Fee: $175, includes text
Schedule # : 349462
Section #2 (8-Hour Format)
Date/Time: Tuesdays, October 6 and 13, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Exam: Tuesday, October 27, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Barry Parsons
Fee: $175, includes text
Schedule # : 349480
Section #3 (8-Hour Format)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exam: Wednesday, November 11, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Barry Parsons
Fee: $175, includes text
Schedule # : 349499


FYI: All day sessions allow time for a one hour lunch. You may dine out or bring your own lunch.

Any of these courses may be taken for re-certification.  For re-certification, the exam would be optional.  However, if your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) certification has expired, the exam is required.  Attendees taking the course for re-certification MUST provide proof of PDA initial certification PRIOR to class beginning.  Please send in with your registration.