Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program

04/15/2026

🌟🎓We are proud of alumni like Desiderio, whose experiences remind us that the impact of food safety education extends far beyond coursework. His journey underscores the purpose of our program: opening doors, building leaders, and strengthening the global food system through knowledge and grit.

Read more about Desiderio’s powerful story and the path that led him to food safety. https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/against-all-odds-alum-desiderio-torress-uncharted-path-to-the-food-safety-program

04/04/2025

🔍 Have you cultivated a thriving food safety culture in your organization? Join us for Creating a Food Safety Culture Executive Education at Michigan State University.

🗓️ Two-and-a-half days of dynamic discussions led by Frank Yiannas, Food Safety Expert and MSU Adjunct Faculty, and featuring a guest lecture by Bill Marler, JD.
💡 Dive into cutting-edge tools, strategies, and behavior-based science to build a robust food safety culture.
🌐 Network with industry leaders. Share ideas. Inspire each other.
🚀 Enhance your expertise and elevate your food safety culture standards to new heights!

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity. Register now, space is limited!

https://bit.ly/MSUCFSC2025

02/19/2025

Congratulations to our alum Tyler Williams for being named to Forbes' 2024 30 Under 30 list! Tyler's journey is truly inspiring. His dedication to food safety and quality, along with his innovative approach, has made a significant impact in the industry.

Read more about his incredible journey and achievements.
Go Green!

When Tyler Williams, (MS, Food Safety, ‘21), meets with clients, he often finds himself in good company. Most of the time, he is wearing one of his many MSU polos and is able to make an immediate connection with someone familiar with the Master of Science in Food Safety (MSFS) program—or, better...

12/06/2023

The College is bringing One Health to life in the classroom through updated didactic courses focused on practical learning and collaboration on all sides.

Crossover with the Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program is part of what made this refresh possible and creative and flexible teaching has made it engaging for students.

“As a clinical veterinarian, when you treat your patient, you center One Health in your practice because of the way your patient interacts with other things.

"You’re thinking about what they ate, what’s growing in the animal’s backyard, whether their humans are taking antibiotics, and so on. You would think about the animal’s environment in the way that you treat them—that’s a One Health perspective," says Dr. Elizabeth Hamilton, assistant professor, MSU Veterinary Medical Center epidemiologist, and One Health course series facilitator

Read more: https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/bringing-one-health-to-life-in-the-classroom-course-series-gets-a-refresh

04/06/2023

We are pleased to announce the 2022 Mather Award recipient is J.R. Foster, a December 2022 graduate of the master's degree program. Congratulations, J.R., on this accomplishment. We value your dedication to keeping food safe!
https://bit.ly/2022MatherAwardWinner

12/09/2022

Register now for Creating a Food Safety Culture 2023! Explore this unique opportunity and learn what it takes to create a food safety culture within your workplace. Space is limited. Register soon! http://spr.ly/61873E6gS

10/12/2022

Creating a Food Safety Culture Executive Education is back! Mark your calendars for June 13-15, 2023. Registration opens in late November!

Creating a Food Safety Culture June 13 - 15, 2023 Registration Opens in Late November Food Safety professionals from around the world will ignite conversations on the tools, strategies, and behavior-based science needed to help create a robust food safety culture within your workplace. This is an ex...

09/15/2022

There is still time to take your food safety knowledge to the next level! The admission deadline for Spring Semester has been extended to September 30th. Apply now!

The Food Safety Masters Program at MSU features an MS curriculum that is based on leadership and food safety and food law components.

08/19/2022

Advance your career with a Masters in Food Safety! Applications are now being accepted for Spring Semester 2023. The deadline is September 15th, apply now!

Application deadlines and admissions criteria for the MS Online Food Safety program at Michigan State University.

01/12/2022

Stop Foodborne Illness is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship! This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a degree in food science, animal science, political science, or public health. Apply now! https://stopfoodborneillness.org/dave-theno-fellowship-22-23/

11/29/2021

Registration is now open for Creating a Food Safety Culture 2022! Explore this unique opportunity and learn what it takes to create a food safety culture within your workplace. Space is limited. Register soon!

Explore a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to create a food safety culture within your workplace.