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MDMR offering free 2024 ServSafe Course

24-47-CWS | October 22, 2024

BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for seafood industry members.

The class, taught by Michael Bauer with Mike’s Food Safety Class, LLC., will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with additional time for testing from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., as needed. The class will be held at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, located at 115 E. 1st St. in Biloxi.

The cost is free for Mississippi residents and $160 for out-of-state residents. A valid ID will be required on the day of the class.

Space is limited to the first 30 registrants. Advanced registration is encouraged and can be completed at dmr.ms.gov/2024servsafetraining/, by email at seafood@dmr.ms.gov or by calling Jillianne Craft in the Seafood Technology Bureau at (228) 523-4024.

ServSafe is a food safety training and certification program developed by the National Restaurant Association. It provides education on safe food handling practices to help prevent foodborne illnesses. The program covers topics such as food storage, preparation, sanitation and employee hygiene. Participants who complete the training and pass the exam receive a certification that is recognized across the food service industry. This certification is required for any business in Mississippi that prepares, holds, transports and/or serves food.

For more information, contact the Seafood Technology Bureau at (228) 374-5000 or seafood@dmr.ms.gov. This workshop is made possible through funding from the Mississippi Tidelands Trust Fund Program.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.

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