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9am to 1pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

NEW HOURS!
in Prosser Office

Starting March 15th!
Immunizations: Tuesday and Thursday; 9am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm.
Environmental Health: Monday and Thursday; 9am to 10:30am.

Food Safety

There is more to worry about in the kitchen besides sharp knives--about 71 million Americans get sick from food each year (even though most foodborne illnesses can be prevented). Choose a class, and learn more about food safety!

Preparing Safe Food- What are foodborne illnesses, and how can I prevent them? This class covers the basics of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them through safe food handling methods. The class can be geared for all age and ability groups. Class time ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Washington State Food and Beverage Handler's Class- This class covers the information required to receive the Washington State Food Handler's Card (which is required for handling food for the public). The class is designed for teens and adults interested in food service. Class time includes a 1 hour slide/information presentation and a 30 minute test. There is an $8.00 charge for each food handler's card.

Seasonal Food Safety Issues- This class provides information to minimize the risk of causing or contracting a foodborne illness during a barbecue, picnic, potluck, party, buffet, or other event. The class is designed for adults with an interest in food safety. Class time is 1 hour.

Emerging foodborne illnesses/ Current topics- This class provides information about new risks with food and explanations of food safety issues in the news. The class is designed for adults with basic food safety experience. Class time ranges from 1-2 hours.

Would you like to arrange a presentation?
Please contact:
Environmental Health Educator:
Susan Shelton SusanS@bfhd.wa.gov
(509) 460 4200
Online brochure available:
Do I have a foodborne illness?
Facts about foodborne illnesses
Picnic food safety
BBQ food safety
Holiday party food
Easter eggs
Fresh apple cider
Canning asparagus
Facts about E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Hepatitis A, or Botulism

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Benton Franklin Health District
Kennewick
7102 W Okanogan Pl
Kennewick WA
99336
(509) 460 4200
Pasco
412 W Clark
Pasco WA
99301
(509) 547-9737
Prosser
310 7th Ave. E.
Prosser WA
99350
(509) 786-1633
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911

If you are either a medical practitioner, first responder, or public works official and need to report an emergency that immediately endangers public health, please call 509-543-3851. Only medical practitioners, first responders, and public works officials may use this number.
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