Tag Archives: Food Safety

ServSafe – Food Safety Training & Certification

Lisa Hall, Director of The University of Scranton Small Business Development provides a ServSafe, Food Handling Safety Training & Certification Examination to attendees at The University of Scranton.

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Food for Profit Workshop

Entrepreneur Tom Kostiw of Babunya’s Gourmet ( www.babunyas.com ) presents today at The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) & Penn State Extension’s Food for Profit workshop.

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University of Scranton SBDC – October 2011 – Educational Programs

Tuesday, October 04, 2011    Food for Profit    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall Room 509, Scranton, Pennsylvania – Cost $40.00 Wednesday, October 05, 2011    ServSafe - Food Safety   8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ,  The University of Scranton, Brennan … Continue reading

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University of Scranton SBDC – May Educational Programs

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 NTRPDC Partners in Lending Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. – Penn College North Campus,  Wellsboro, PA. Wednesday, May 11, 2011  NTRPDC Partners in Lending Workshop,  9 a.m.-12 p.m. – Towanda Country Club, Wysox, PA.     Thursday, May … Continue reading

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H1N1 and Restaurant Concerns

Theresa Kaplan of the SBDC staff found a great link to some thoughts for restaurants entitled: “Pandemic Cleaning, Disinfection and Hygiene Considerations” in light of H1N1 news. I’d suggest reading the checklist over, especially the second page which notes specific … Continue reading

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What is rBGH and Why Should You Care?

Genetically engineered Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone is a mouthful, and that’s just what you could be getting a mouthful of if you don’t have clear and concise labeling on your milk products. Both the General Accounting Office and the Consumer’s … Continue reading

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HR 875: The Food Safety Modernization Act

The Scranton SBDC is a member of PASA, Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. Recently, as a listserv member, the following information was provided, which may be of interest to our agriculture and food-oriented clients. We have PASA’s permission to provide … Continue reading

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