Food safety course offered in Nesquehoning

The ServSafe course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22. at the Emergency Management Building, 1264 Emergency Lane in Nesquehoning.

The exam will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 22. 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 is $185. Registration deadline is Aug. 10. Register online at www.foodsafety.psu.edu. Contact Nicole McGeehan at 570-421-6430 or nmd5140@psu.edu with any questions.