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How to Get or Renew Your Mississippi Food Handler Card

1. Enroll

Register and checkout in a few clicks — it’s quick and secure. This training is approved by Mississippi.

2. Complete the Course

Watch short videos, pass the test, and you’re done — all in as little as 90 minutes. Most people pass on their first try, but if not, you’ll get a free retake.

3. Get your Card & Certificate

Instantly download, print, or email your official Mississippi food handler card and certificate. You can also upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does Mississippi Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Mississippi doesn’t have a state food handler law, but most counties and employers require anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card, usually within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

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New Orleans, LA

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Dallas, TX

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Detroit Lakes, MN

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Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Mississippi Food Handler Card

To get or renew your Mississippi food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

Mississippi has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment.

However, many Mississippi food establishments have a strong food safety culture and still require their workers to earn a food handler card.

Additionally, many Mississippi nursing homes and other healthcare facilities rely on food handler training to ensure their dietary staff know how to handle food safely and prevent foodborne illnesses.

For example, Mississippi requires that dietary staff receive regular training and education on topics relevant to their jobs, including food safety.

Even if your employer doesn’t require it, earning your food handler card can make it easier to land your next foodservice gig and earn you a higher wage.

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Mississippi.

Your Mississippi food handler card will be issued digitally as soon as you pass the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account. If you’d like a professionally printed copy mailed to you, you can order one directly from your account.

Your Mississippi food handler card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

Mississippi has no law requiring food handler training before opening a cottage food business. However, this training is highly recommended as it increases customer’s trust, expands selling opportunities, and may lower insurance costs. Learn more about Mississippi’s cottage food law here.

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