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(FST)  \n• Every agency partner of St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) needs a Food Safety Training  \n• Only 1 person from your organization is required to have an FST  \n• Every distribution is required to have at least 1 person with a current FST easily accessible for inspections  \n• A FST follows the person, not the organization. If that person leaves, a new one must be obtained  \nHOW do I obtain a Food Safety Training?  \n• There are 3 types of FSTs:  \nSERVSAFE FOOD BANKING TEST  \nSMFB’s preferred option (no cost and no expiration)!  \n▪ This certification lasts a lifetime for the individual  \n▪ Print out your own certificate for your own files  \n▪ This test is only valid for food banking and you are NOT covered to operate anywhere else besides food distributions.  \n▪ Schedule training through St. Mary’s. You will be sent a video link and mailed a booklet. Only 1 per agency.  \n• [Register at:](Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPC3387)[ ](Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPC3387)[www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPC3387](Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPC3387)  \nAZ FOOD HANDLER’S CARD (FHC)  \n▪ FHCs expire after 3 years. Agency must keep FHC current and send new copies to SMFB  \n▪ This will cover you as an individual to work or operate around food in Arizona  \n▪ Must schedule your training online or in person and obtain physical copy of card  \n▪ SMFB will NOT pay for a FHC and encourages all agencies to get their ServSafe Certification  \n▪ Resources to obtain your FHC:  \n•  [www.azfoodhandlers.com](www.azfoodhandlers.com)  \n•  [https://foodhandlerscardhelp.com/arizona-food-handlers-card-requirements/](https://foodhandlerscardhelp.com/arizona-food-handlers-card-requirements/)  \nFOOD PROTECTION MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION (FPMC)  \n▪ A FPMC is a certification needed to verify your food safety knowledge against food born illnesses  \n▪ FPMC expires after 5 years. Agency must keep FPMC current and send new copies to SMFB  \n▪ You ONLY need this type of card if you are:  \n• A Congregate Meal Site (cooking and serving meals)  \n• Repacking Bulk Items:  \no Meat, Flour, Grains, etc.  \no Anything (except uncut produce) taken out of large packages and resealed into another bag  \no  NOTE: Repacking Bulk Items requires additional certifications. See “Requirements for Repackaging” page in toolkit  \n▪ Must schedule your training online or in person and obtain physical copy of card  \n▪ A FPMC roughly costs $60-$125. SMFB will NOT pay for an agency to obtain one  \nWhat resources are there to help obtain my Food Protection Manager Certification?  \n• The 2017 Food and Drug Administration Food Code requires establishments that serve open food, which needs time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite during operating hours.  \no Step 1: Choosing a Provider  \n▪ Use any of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited providers to receive your CFPM: [https://anabpd.ansi.org/accreditation/credentialing/personnel](https://anabpd.ansi.org/accreditation/credentialing/personnel)certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?prgID=8&statusID=4  \n▪ The cost and time required will vary between providers. Many providers offer packages that include a training course that you can complete prior to the exam.  \no Step 2: Study Guides  \n▪ CFPM exams are detailed and non-refundable. Use these resources to help you prepare:  \n▪ Flashcards: [https://www.brainscape.com/packs/servsafe-7014452?origin=genome](https://www.brainscape.com/packs/servsafe-7014452?origin=genome)  \n▪ Practice Exam 1: [https://gotestprep.com/servsafe-practice-test/](https://gotestprep.com/servsafe-practice-test/)  \n▪ Practice Exam 2: [https://www.test-guide.com/free-servsafe-manager-practice-tests.html](https://www.test-guide.com/free-servsafe-manager-practice-tests.html)  \no Step 3: Taking the Exam – Options for a Proctor  \n▪ CFPM exams must be co","cbCaitMS8WEkgNbb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitMS8WEkgNbb","pdf",191061,"English","# Who needs a Food Safety Training (FST)?\n# How do I obtain a Food Safety Training?\n## ServSafe Food Banking Test\n## AZ Food Handler’s Card (FHC)\n## Food Protection Manager’s Certification (FPMC)\n# Resources to help obtain Food Protection Manager Certification\n## Step 1: Choosing a Provider\n## Step 2: Study Guides\n## Step 3: Taking the Exam – Options for a Proctor","[{\"question\":\"Who needs Food Safety Training for SMFB agencies?\",\"answer\":\"Every St. Mary’s Food Bank agency partner needs Food Safety Training. 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