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

This very detailed video discusses proper employee hygiene practices and what to do if employees are ill. Personal hygiene habits, correct hand washing procedures, jewelry, and proper use of hair and beard nets are addressed. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and prevention of product contamination are also discussed. Personal hygiene and proper frock and glove usage Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Prevention of product contamination Click here to watch a short preview of this video.   This video would be a good addition to your internal training program.   Your purchase includes: English video Spanish video Quiz packet Unlimited views Read more

This recorded one-hour webinar is designed to equip food production professionals with essential skills in swabbing techniques for detecting microbial contaminants.  In this session, participants will learn the importance of environmental monitoring and how to effectively implement swabbing protocols to maintain food safety standards.  Read more