| Event | ServSafe® Food Manager Certification Class |
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Monday, July 19, 2010
9:00am
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Click on class for more information & register
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All Ages
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Huntsville - Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites (map)
3808 University Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816 |
| Other Info |  ServSafe® delivers high-quality training options for every manager. From the classroom to online, and in a variety of languages, this is your food safety training and certification solution.The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. To date, more than 3 million ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certifications have been awarded. See the advantages for yourself with an overview of ServSafe® Fifth Edition. You’ll discover this is the food safety training program that truly is “workforce ready.” STATE REQUIREMENT Effective 1/1/2010 at least one person in charge in a Risk 3 or Risk 4 establishment shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through obtaining a food safety certificate by passing a food safety certification examination administered by an accredited certifying program recognized by the Conference for Food Protection. For multiple permitted establishments within one physical structure and under the same operation ownership, such as multiple departments within one retail grocery store, the permit holder or their designee may be any one person with supervisory authority over any department. Monday – Saturday Class is held from 9am-6pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Sunday Class is held from 11am – 8pm with a 45 minute dinner break. After class the proctored test will be given. Class is 8 hours plus 1 ½ hours for test. Class with ServSafe® Essentials Book – 5th Edition [wp_cart:July 19, 2010(Standard):price:160.00:end]Seminar Style Class (Standard Testing) - $160.00* [wp_cart:July 19, 2010(Express) :price:180.00:end]Seminar Style Class (Express Testing) - $180.00* [wp_cart:July 19, 2010(Standard):price:120.00:end]Video Conferencing Style Class - $120.00* Class with out ServSafe® Essentials Book – 5th Edition On Demand Class: [wp_cart:July 19, 2010 - On Demand Class :price:175:end]On Demand Class plus proctored test – $175.00 Proctored Test/Re-Test: [wp_cart:July 19, 2010 - HRBAudit Proctored Test (Paper) :price:50.00:end]Paper – Course taken with HRBAudit – $50.00 [wp_cart:July 19, 2010 - HRBAudit Proctored Test (Electronic) :price:70.00:end]Electronic – Paper – Course taken with HRBAudit – $70.00 [wp_cart:July 19, 2010 - Proctored Test (Paper) :price:75.00:end]Paper – Course not taken with HRBAudit – $75.00 [wp_cart:July 19, 2010 - HRBAudit Proctored Test (Paper) :price:95.00:end]Electronic – Course not taken with HRBAudit – $95.00 *Online Store Details – PLEASE READ |
A California company has recalled its 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread” items because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat.
Pure Base Distribution LLC, based in Ontario, CA, is asking customers who are allergic to milk or wheat products to return the spreads to their retail store for a full refund.
In a statement, Pure Base said people who have allergies to milk or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume either product.
“Pure Base Garlic Spread – Concentrate” and “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread” were distributed nationwide in online and traditional retail stores.
The “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Concentrate” product comes in 4 ounce clear plastic bottles and “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread” comes in 7 ounce clear plastic bottles.
Both items have lot numbers and a Best By Date stamped at the top of their red cap. Affected Lot Numbers with their Best By Dates are as follows:
Pure Base Garlic Spread Concentrate:
92221, Best By 8/10/2010
92391, Best By 8/27/2010
92661, Best By 9/23/2010
92921, Best By 10/19/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100341, Best By 2/3/2011
100971, Best By 4/7/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
Pure Base Garlic Spread Ready to Spread:
92641, Best By 9/21/2010
93021, Best By 10/29/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100391, Best By 2/8/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk- and wheat-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and wheat on the label.
Pure Base said its subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.
Distribution of the products has been suspended until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Pure Base are certain that the products are properly labeled.
Consumers who have purchased 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread” items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-980-7474, ext 105, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat Flash Pop Candy imported from China. Tests conducted on the candy last week revealed unacceptable levels of lead in the product.
Flash Pop Candy is imported and distributed by Kidsmania, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The Health Department is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from store shelves.
According to a Health Department press release, “Flash Pop Candy may be sold individually or in a 12-pack containing strawberry, watermelon, and blue raspberry flavors. The candy container is a 5 inch cylinder with a small round button that makes the cylinder light up when pushed. The cylinders are pink for strawberry flavor, green for watermelon flavor, and blue for blue raspberry flavor.”
Analysis of the Flash Pop Candy revealed that the candy contained as much as 0.60 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.
Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Additional information and a list of local childhood lead prevention programs is available on the California Department of Public Health Website.
Romeoville, IL-based Great Kitchens, Inc. recalled approximately 109,800 pounds of BBQ chicken pizza products that may contain foreign materials on June 25.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the health risk for this second-class recall is low.
Specific products recalled include:
-14 lb, 4 oz cases of “Marketside, 16″ BBQ Chicken Pizza, 8-16″ Pizzas, with case codes of “11016611,” “11016621,” “11016711,” or “11016721.”
-28.5 oz “Marketside, 16″ BBQ recipe, Thin Crust, Chicken Pizza.”
Each box bears the establishment number “P-2539B” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The BBQ chicken pizza products were produced on June 15 and 16, 2010, and were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores nationwide.
Great Kitchens discovered small pieces of plastic during production of the product.
In a statement, FSIS said it has not yet received any consumer complaints or reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of this product should contact a physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Great Kitchens President and CEO Gerald Coghlan at (815) 306-7171.
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As we near our 300th day of publishing Food Safety News, we are experiencing one of the big benefits of the season–our summer interns!
We are very fortunate to have three talented and aggressive young women helping us this summer. Together they’ve really give added punch to our daily fare.
In the order that they’ve joined us, they are:
Michelle Greenhalgh, a graduate student in government at John Hopkins University in Washington D.C. Michelle’s studies focus on Political Communications and Pharmaceutical Policy.
Alexa Nemeth, a pre-law Political Science major at Washington State University. Alexa wants to pursue Health Law.
Laurel Curran, a Willamette University student majoring in Politics with a minor in American History. Laurel is also law school-bound.
Summers often end up being the peak season for food poisoning outbreaks. We may be already seeing some of that this year with the multiple Salmonella outbreaks, and some important food recalls.
Having Michelle, Alexa, and Laurel available to help us get through “the season” is a great plus for us. In looking at the last week, we might not have been able to report on “Unicorn meat”, breast milk, or the man who lost a leg in a commercial meat grinder were it not for their efforts.
As long as we are talking shop, the changes we’ve made seem to be working out. We are kicking off the week on Sundays with an emphasis on this column and the Publisher’s Platform written by Bill Marler.
We go at it hard M-F during the week, and while we originally thought that would make Saturday our lightest day, but business and government so much likes to drop unfavorable news late on Fridays that our Saturday edition seems to be taking care of itself.
There’s one other thing that’s getting Food Safety News some considerable notice, and that is the diversity we are getting in our guest commentaries and the quality of most of the comments that our readers make. The overall civil tone that prevails here is very encouraging.
Keep those digital cards and letters coming in!
Routine Spinach sampling by the North Carolina Department of Food & Drug Protection came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes and sparked a multi-state recall this week.
Fresh Spinach sold under the brand names of Krisp-Pak, Lancaster Fresh, Giant, and America’s Choice and distributed in a half dozen states are being recalled by Maryland-based Lancaster Foods LLC.
Best buy dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10 are included in the recall. The brands were sold in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.
No illnesses have yet been associated with the Spinach recall.
Symptoms of Listeria infection include high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria can cause serious and even fatal infections in children, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems.
Listeria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
Anyone with symptoms should see a doctor.
In a statement, Lancaster said the Fresh Spinach could still be on store shelves or was recently purchased. The company asked consumers to check their refrigerators for spinach included in the recall.
The Use-by Date is found on the front of the package in the upper right hand corner.
“Consumers who may have potentially affected product are asked to empty the contents of the package into your garbage, save the package, and contact a Lancaster Foods, LLC consumer representative toll-free at (800) 247-8125 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,” the statement said.
Lancaster urged retailers to reconfirm with their distribution centers and all individual stores to ensure that no product remains in their inventory or at store locations.
A letter with instructions has been sent to Lancaster’s retail customers.
