FNU 210 Food Safety & Sanitation

Examines the role of microorganisms in food, including their sources, growth, and impact on food safety. Topics include food spoilage, foodborne infections, methods of foodborne illness prevention, biological contamination, chemical contamination, physical contamination, pest control, and foodservice sanitation practices. Emphasis is placed on the FDA Food Code compliance and local food safety standards. All students will be required to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Examination during this course. 1 hour lecture.