2017 Food Code Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated the FDA Food Code in 2017. This update affects some critical information related to our ServSafe training and examination. Please be aware that the content changes have not been made directly in the ServSafe Manager Book or the ServSafe Coursebook. However, books purchased after October 2018 will include either an update in the front that identifies the changes or a sticker directing students to download the update from this page.
The following documents (available in multiple languages) will provide you with the updated information that will be reflected in the ServSafe Manager 7th Edition and ServSafe Coursebook 7th Edition programs:
Instructors
The updates to the FDA Food Code have also affected content changes that Instructors must teach when presenting the ServSafe course. The following document will identify these content updates:
Please keep in mind that the instructor materials for the course have been updated to reflect the 2017 FDA Food Code changes. These updates are available to instructors on the ServSafe Manager Instructor Resources page.