USU Extension
Food Safety

Our mission is to enhance partnerships between government, academia, industry, and consumers through farm-to-table food safety education in Utah. We work to reduce foodborne illness by training food workers, managers, regulators, and the public using current science and technology.

Upcoming Workshops

 

Meat and Poultry HACCP Workshop

October 21-23, 2026

In Person

HACCP training for meat and poultry processors covering hazard analysis, critical control points, and regulatory-ready documentation.

Food Sanitation Workshop

November 16-17, 2026

In Person

Hands-on training in sanitation programs, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and sanitizer selection to strengthen your food safety systems.

PCQI Blended Course, Version 2.0

November 18-20, 2026

Blended In-Person

Meet the FDA-recognized PCQI training requirement under FSMA and learn to build compliant, risk-based food safety plans.

GAP Workshop

November 2026 - Date TBD

In Person

Good Agricultural Practices training in produce safety, worker hygiene, water quality, and audit readiness for growers.

Online Food Safety Courses

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Explore self-paced courses including the Food Safety Manager Certificate, Certificacion de Gerente de Seguridad Alimentaria, and Good Manufacturing Practices for Human Foods.

Food Safety News & Research

 

Related USU Extension Programs

 

Preserve the Harvest

Home food preservation resources for canning, freezing, drying, fermenting, freeze-drying, and food storage.

Utah Food and Farm Business Program

Guidance for food entrepreneurs and farm businesses, covering startup steps, permits, funding, and training.

Western Dairy Center Short Courses

Cheesemaking and dairy processing short courses for producers and processors, from basic to advanced.