The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is implementing changes to the food code based on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s adoption of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2013 Food Model Code. The changes will be in effect starting January 1, 2019. WCHD is holding education trainings on the new food code for Winnebago County food and beverage establishment owners and operators. These trainings will identify crucial steps to preventing foodborne illness and help food operators understand the changes they need to implement this year in order to be in compliance with the code. All training are located at Winnebago County Health Department 555 North Court Street, Rockford, IL 61103.