Food Plant Microbiology and Hazards 101 North America

This course serves as an introduction to microbial, chemical and physical food safety hazards for those looking to improve their food safety program.

Course Description:
This course reviews the microbiological ecology of a food manufacturing facility, introduction and description of microbial, as well as chemical and physical food safety hazards. In addition, it identifies how different environments and products can select for certain food safety hazards.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize top food safety hazards
• Develop and implement control strategies selective to facility
• Understand source and importance of previous food safety incidents
• Increase knowledge of microbiological criteria to conduct effective sampling plans

Who should attend?
Intended for those that are looking to improve and/or implement their facility's food safety program as well as those interested in gaining more knowledge of the potential food safety hazards within the industry today. Those involved in the industry include; Quality Control/Assurance personnel, Production Management/Supervisors, and Facility Personnel.

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