Food Safety Info

Food safety is a priority for all events to maintain a healthy environment and to reduce the risk of food borne illness. It is important that 4-H groups prepare and serve food in compliance with state laws and local health department rules, including securing appropriate permits. Where the risk is higher, such as events where food is served to large number of people in the public, food safety training is essential. 

The goal of food safety education is to minimize the risk of food borne illness at 4-H events where food is prepared or served. 

Anyone preparing and/or serving food (whether homemade or prepackaged) is required to complete the food safety training.  This training will provide you with important knowledge to handle, prepare, and store food safely then test your knowledge with a Food Safety Quiz.  

Access the training and quiz here.

Don't forget to submit a Fundraiser Approval Form if you will be preparing food for a fundraiser.

Contact: Placer County 4-H office 530-889-7386 or placer4h@ucdavis.edu