MISSISSIPPI
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

Food Handler Training isn’t required statewide, but it’s strongly encouraged and may be required by some counties or employers.

Take the online Food Handler course, pass the final exam with 70% or higher, and download your card instantly for employer use.

Yes! This Mississippi Food Handlers Card Course is entirely online, self-paced, and can be completed anytime on any device.

You’ll cover topics like safe food temperatures, hygiene, preventing illness, and adequately cleaning surfaces and equipment.

The Food Handler Certificate takes about 1.5 hours and is designed to work at your own pace.

You’ll have two chances to pass the 40-question multiple-choice exam with a 70% score.

The Food Handler Card is valid for 3 years. Check with your employer or local health office for specific requirements.

You can apply for jobs like cook, prep worker, server, bartender, grocery clerk, food runner, or event staff.

The Food Handler course is accredited by the ANAB and meets Mississippi’s food safety standards. It is recognized by local health authorities throughout the state.

Mississippi allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods that are safe to store at room temperature. This includes breads, cookies, cakes without cream-based fillings, jams, jellies, candies, dry mixes, and other shelf-stable products prepared in a home kitchen.

It helps protect customers, boosts job readiness, and supports public health across Mississippi.

After passing the exam, you’ll instantly receive your Mississippi food handler card. County-specific versions will reflect your location, and you can log in anytime to download or reprint your certificate.

You’ll have full access to the Food Handler Course for 3 months after purchase. It allows you to review content, refresh your knowledge, and reprint your food handler card when needed.

An ANAB accredited certification is widely accepted in Mississippi and helps meet local food safety requirements.

Yes. The Food Handler Course aligns with the 2022 FDA Food Code to ensure you meet current food safety standards required by employers and health authorities across Mississippi.

For official food safety guidance in Mississippi, contact the Mississippi State Department of Health, 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216.

Mississippi does not require food safety training for cottage food producers. However, completing a Food Handler certificate is strongly recommended, especially for those preparing acidified or pickled products, which carry higher food safety risks. The Mississippi State Department of Health encourages producers to participate in food safety training to ensure safe food handling practices. While not mandatory, obtaining a AAA Food Handler certificate can enhance consumer confidence and help prevent foodborne illnesses.