MONTANA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

A Food Handler Certificate Course is strongly recommended across Montana to promote public safety and reduce foodborne illness. While state law doesn’t mandate it everywhere, counties like Sanders may have stricter local rules. Always check with your city, county, or employer to be sure.

To get a Montana Food Handlers Card, you must complete a food safety training program accredited by the ANAB or approved by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

You must complete a food safety course that is either ANAB accredited or approved by Montana’s public health authorities. These courses are available online for flexibility.

This course is 100% online, self-paced, and available 24/7. You can train from home or work, on your schedule.

Our Food Handler Course is approved and accredited throughout Montana, including Yellowstone, Missoula, and other key counties.

The Food Handler Certificate Course takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Access the course on your schedule—log in and out as needed, and your progress is saved.

You get two attempts to pass the 40-question exam at no extra cost. You can also review the course content before retaking the test.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to receive your Food Handler Card.

Anyone working with unpackaged food—including in restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, food trucks, schools, and care facilities—will benefit from this Course.

We offer bulk discounts and a management dashboard that lets you assign courses, track staff progress, and download reports—all in one place.

The course is in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for a broader range of food service workers across Montana.

The Montana course is affordable at $6.95, with options for group pricing as well.

Even though Montana has seen relatively low rates of foodborne outbreaks, the proper course is key to keeping that number down. When food workers are educated in safe handling, the whole community benefits.

You’ll have full access to all course content for 3 months, giving you time to study or review whenever you like.

The Food Handler Card is approved and accredited for use across the state, mainly in counties like Sanders.

• Prevent food safety risks.
• Increase awareness and critical thinking.
• Eliminate unsafe practices
• Minimize complaints and violations
• Improve overall productivity and workplace morale

For official food safety guidance in Montana, contact the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Food and Consumer Safety Section:

1400 Broadway Street, Helena, MT 59620

Montana does not require formal food safety training for cottage food operators. However, taking a food safety course is strongly recommended to ensure proper handling and reduce risks. It’s also beneficial for maintaining product quality and consumer confidence.

Montana’s Cottage Food Law permits the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods, such as:

• Baked goods (without cream or custard)
• Jams, jellies, and fruit butters
• Granola
• Dried herbs and herb mixes
• Honey
• Candies and confections
• Dry mixes (e.g., pancake, cookie, and bread mixes)

These foods must be shelf-stable and not require refrigeration. Perishable items or those needing time/temperature control for safety (TCS) are prohibited.