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® by MenuTrinfo® is ANAB-accredited and meets current and forthcoming mandates across the nation, specifically those in CA, IL, MD, RI, and NY.
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
Who needs it:
Managers and supervisors
All food handlers in CA, IL, MD, RI, and NY
Details:
1-2 hours, 8 courses
80% passing score
The certificate is valid for 3 years
2 credits per started assignment
AllerTrain®Lite
Who can take it:
Food handlers, hourly or non-managerial workers
Details:
1 hour, 6 courses
75% passing score
The certificate is valid for 3 years
2 credits per started assignment
❓AllerTrain®Lite is not compliant for supervisors in Michigan, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
State Compliance Requirements
States requiring AllerTrain® (full course) for managers:
California
Illinois
Maryland
Rhode Island
New York
Managers in these states must take AllerTrain® to meet supervisor certification requirements. Taking AllerTrain®Lite will only certify them as an "associate," not a supervisor.
FAQs
Can managers take this module?
Yes and no. For managers in states outside of CA, IL, MD, RI, and NY, managers may take either AllerTrain®Lite or AllerTrain®. They will not be certified as "managers" in food allergen training, only associates—still a worthy certification, but important to distinguish. For managers in required states (CA, IL, MD, RI, and NY), they will need to take AllerTrain®, which is created specifically for managers and supervisors.
Which states is AllerTrain®Lite not compliant in?
At this time, AllerTrain®Lite is not compliant in Michigan, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts for supervisors. This means only non-supervisors and hourly workers in the exception states should take the module.
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.