Mérieux NutriSciences Canada Online Training Academy

Food contamination is the presence of any unwanted substance.  Contaminants can range in severity: everything from an unpleasing hair to life threatening food allergens. This short course is intended to give you a basic understanding of food contaminants and contaminant testing. At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. There will also be an option to download a PDF copy of the lesson content to keep and use as a reference.  This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more

La contamination des aliments est la présence de toute substance indésirable. Les contaminants peuvent varier en gravité: tout, des cheveux désagréables aux allergènes alimentaires potentiellement mortels. Cette formation de courte durée vise à vous donner une compréhension de base des contaminants alimentaires et des analyses de contaminants. À la fin de ce cours, vous obtiendrez un certificat d'achèvement que vous pourrez télécharger et conserver pour vos dossiers. Il y aura également une option pour télécharger une copie PDF du contenu de la leçon à conserver et à utiliser comme reference.  Ce cours sera à votre disposition pendant 1 an à compter de la date d'achat. Read more

Reduction of Listeria within food production facilities are discussed in this video. Areas of control include hygiene, raw material receiving, raw to finished product contamination, maintenance tools, and shipping. Also discussed are proper cleaning strategies, reduction of water within the facility, environmental sampling and corrective actions. Reduction of Listeria in food production facilities Proper cleaning and disinfection of food contact tools and equipment Proper hygiene with frock and glove replacement Your purchase includes: English and Spanish video Blank certificate for documenting employee training. Read more

While Salmonella is known to be associated with meat based operations, it is also a hazard in dry food facilities as well. It can enter through raw ingredients, ventilation, and pests, and be spread through the plant by shoes, forklift and cart wheels, and contaminated clothing. This video shows how to reduce Salmonella by reducing water in food processing facilities, proper cleaning and drying of equipment, and dry cleaning techniques. Wet and dry food processing facilities are at risk for Salmonella contamination Salmonella can enter through raw ingredients and persist in the environment Proper cleaning and drying of equipment Your purchase includes: English and Spanish videos Blank certificate to document employee training Unlimited views Read more

Understanding the microbial condition of your plant is key to the overall success of your food safety system. In this two day course, participants will learn the differences between routine monitoring and investigations and how to establish the right culture for a sound environmental monitoring program. Click here to view the full course agenda. Times listed are Central Time. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion. Requirements: Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructors Jeff Lucas, Sr. Director of Expert Services, Mérieux NutriSciences Jeff has over 30 years of food industry experience including both manufacturing and laboratory services. Jeff has consulted in all food industry segments specializing in food safety, microbiological issues with foodborne pathogens, food spoilage, sanitation, and HACCP. Jeff has assisted numerous companies in resolving issues with Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods and with Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw beef including regulatory concerns, sanitation issues, and recall mitigation. He has instructed numerous short-courses and workshops across the US on HACCP, Listeria Control, Sanitation, Quality Systems and Food Safety. Jeff’s tenure with food and meat companies includes Sara Lee, ibp, Inc., Land O’ Frost and J Bar B Foods among others. Jeff has been with Silliker for more than 10 years and is a graduate of Auburn University and Texas A&M University. Click here for information about our cancellation policy. ​A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more

This course will train participants to become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) in accordance with FDA requirements for FSMA training. Attendees will be taught how to develop, implement, and manage their facility’s Food Safety Plan in compliance with FSMA’s Preventive Control for Human Food Rule. This 2 1/2 day course designed by the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is the FDA recognized course for training food and beverage industry professionals seeking to become PCQI. Click here to view the full course agenda. Times listed are Central Time. Available dates: March 13-15, 2024 (Virtual) June 5-7, 2024 (Chicago, IL) September 25-27, 2024 (Virtual) December 4-6, 2024 (Virtual) Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their PCQI certificates. Requirements: Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructors Jeff Lucas, Sr. Director of Expert Services, Mérieux NutriSciences Jeff has over 30 years of food industry experience including both manufacturing and laboratory services. Jeff has consulted in all food industry segments specializing in food safety, microbiological issues with foodborne pathogens, food spoilage, sanitation, and HACCP. Jeff has assisted numerous companies in resolving issues with Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods and with Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw beef including regulatory concerns, sanitation issues, and recall mitigation. He has instructed numerous short-courses and workshops across the US on HACCP, Listeria Control, Sanitation, Quality Systems and Food Safety. Jeff’s tenure with food and meat companies includes Sara Lee, ibp, Inc., Land O’ Frost and J Bar B Foods among others. Jeff has been with Silliker for more than 10 years and is a graduate of Auburn University and Texas A&M University. Amanda Lockwood, Technical Manager, Mérieux NutriSciences Amanda has worked in multiple food sectors in quality and food safety  management. She has experience in creating, implementing and  managing programs that fulfill FSMA, PMO and Seafood HACCP  requirements. She has worked with companies to implement GFSI  requirements. ​ Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more