Overview
Opus has partnered with MenuTrinfo® to provide AllerTrain® and AllerTrain®Lite so that you can properly train your team members on how to safely prepare and handle food that is allergen-free and/or gluten-free.
MenuTrinfo® is the nation’s leading food service food allergy expert. AllerTrain® and AllerTrain®Lite meet the food allergy training requirements in the 2022 Food Code.
AllerTrain® and AllerTrain®Lite are premium modules in Opus, which require credits to assign to your team. Learn more about credits here! Head to our Marketplace to preview the modules and for more info.
💡 Reach out to your Customer Success Manager or email support@opus.so if you'd like to get started with Allergen Safety Training in Opus!
Which Course Should My Team Take?
| AllerTrain® Manager | AllerTrain® Lite |
Who it is for | • Managers and supervisors | • All food handlers (except managers in Michigan) |
Duration | 1–2 hours, 8 courses | 1 hour, 6 courses |
Passing Score | 80% | 75% |
Certificate Validity | 3 years | 3 years |
Credits | 2 per started assignment | 2 per started assignment |
❓ AllerTrain® Lite is not compliant for supervisors in Michigan.
State Compliance Requirements
Michigan requires managers to complete the AllerTrain® Manager (not Lite version).
Managers in this state must take AllerTrain® to meet supervisor certification requirements. Taking AllerTrain®Lite will only certify them as an "associate," not a supervisor.
FAQ
Which module should Managers take?
Managers (supervisors) outside of Michigan may take either AllerTrain® Lite or AllerTrain® (Manager version). They will not be certified as "managers" in food allergen training, only associates—still a worthy certification, but important to distinguish.
Managers in required states (Michigan) will need to take AllerTrain® (manager version), which is created specifically for managers and supervisors.
Can I get an on-site trainer to come and train my team on the AllerTrain®Lite curriculum?
While Opus does not offer on-site training services, you can still train on Opus and enlist the support of one of MenuTrinfo®’s ANAB-accredited on-site services by going to MenuTrinfo®’s website.
Are there videos in any of the courses?
Neither AllerTrain® nor AllerTrain®Lite contains videos, but both modules are still multimedia-focused with images and GIFs that support the training content.
What does "ANAB-accredited" mean?
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multidisciplinary accreditation body in the Western Hemisphere that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system.
ANAB takes on the responsibility for bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia, and the public to develop voluntary, consensus standards on food safety.
How long is the module?
The AllerTrain®Lite module takes about 1 hour to complete and is divided into 6 courses. The AllerTrain® module takes about 1–2 hours to complete and is divided into 8 courses.
Is there a final assessment?
Yes. The final assessment is 12 questions. If the learner does not pass the first attempt, they may try again for a second time! The minimum required passing score for AllerTrain®Lite is 75%, and AllerTrain® is 80%.
What if they don't pass the final assessment?
They must take the module again and then retake the final assessment, resulting in another charge of 2 credits.
How long is the certificate valid?
Both certificates are valid for 3 years.