Food safety certification

The ServSafe course, conducted by Penn State Extension is being held at Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Road, Lehighton, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4. The exam will be held at 11 a.m. on May 4.

After attending the class sessions and passing the multiple choice exam, participants will receive a ServSafe certificate, which meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's requirement for food safety certification.

The course covers information related to preventing cross contamination, safe handling of food, temperature control, cleaning and sanitization, proper storage and pest control in addition to other relevant topics.

The cost of the class is $185, and the registration deadline is Friday. Register online at www.foodsafety.psu.edu (choose ServSafe under "Courses and Workshops").

Contact Nicole McGeehan at 570-421-6430 or nmd5140@psu.edu with any questions.