Online Course & Exam for Foodservice Professionals
Food allergies are a serious concern in the foodservice industry. The ServSafe Allergens Online Course and Exam provides essential training for employees and managers to ensure they can safely accommodate guests with food allergies and respond effectively in case of an emergency.
Why Take the ServSafe Allergens Course?
- Protect Your Guests – Learn how to accommodate customers with food allergies and prevent allergic reactions.
- Prevent Cross-Contact – Understand best practices for reducing the risk of allergen exposure in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Meet Industry Standards – Stay compliant with FDA food safety guidelines and best practices in allergy management.
- Train Your Entire Team – Suitable for food handlers, back-of-house employees, managers, and culinary students.
Online Course & Exam
Program Cost - $25 per employee
Topics Covered in the ServSafe Allergens Course
- Allergen Fundamentals – Learn what causes allergic reactions and the Big Nine food allergens.
- Front of the House – Understand how to communicate with customers about food allergies.
- Back of the House – Learn safe food preparation and handling practices to prevent cross-contact.
- Managing Emergencies – Know how to respond in case of an allergic reaction, including how to administer epinephrine.
FDA-Recognized Food Allergens
- The FDA has identified nine major food allergens that must be managed carefully in foodservice:
- Peanuts
- Tree Nuts
- Milk
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Fish
- Crustacean Shellfish
- Sesame Seeds (Newly added to the FDA list)
- Soy
Complete the Course Online
- The ServSafe Allergens Online Course is self-paced and takes approximately one hour to complete. Participants can take the exam as soon as they finish the course. Once started, the course must be completed within 90 days before it is deactivated.
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