Latest News from the Partnership for Food Safety Education

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Black Americans and honor their pivotal role in shaping U.S. history. In celebration of Black History Month, the Partnership will be highlighting…

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Food Safety During Severe Weather

During a power outage, the clock starts ticking on the safety of your perishable foods. If you are aware of an approaching storm, tornado, hurricane or high electricity use, you can be prepared…

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PFSE Recognized by 2023 ACE Critique & Awards Program

The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), along with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, was recognized for the “Don’t Wash Your Chicken” educational campaign by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). The new campaign won the gold award in the Paid Social….

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A picture of a young woman suffering from food poisoning after eating a burger.

Could I Have Food Poisoning?

Foodborne illness, commonly called “food poisoning,” affects about 1 in 6 people in the United States each year, according to data from the CDC. Symptoms can range from mild to very serious, with approximately 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths per year caused by foodborne illness in the U.S…

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“Relish” in Food Safety This Summer!

July is National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 20! This summer, people in the United States will consume millions of hot dogs at family BBQs, restaurants and amusement parks. What better way to celebrate than by safely preparing and cooking delicious hot dogs!

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PFSE Welcomes Heather Harter

Heather Harter has joined the Partnership for Food Safety Education as Development Manager. In this role, she strategizes fund development and revenue plans for the Partnership. She brings over 10 years of experience in fundraising, marketing and communications with non-profit organizations and the food sector…

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PFSE Announces FDA’s Closer to Zero Action Plan Workshop at CFSEC 2023

The Partnership for Food Safety Education, host of the 2023 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference on March 1-3, is thrilled to announce the addition of new pre-conference workshops to the conference series, as well as continuing education units being offered for attendance. CFSEC 2023 is the only conference in the U.S. dedicated to consumer food safety education…

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BAC Fighter Shannon Coleman Incorporates DEI into Food Safety Education

Everyone has a role to play in food safety, whether you are a home cook, a courier for a food delivery service, a food producer, a regulator, a community educator, or a middle school science teacher. Your handwashing and food handling habits matter to reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses, for yourself and for your loved ones.

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The Five W’s of CFSEC 2023

Emerging trends in climate change, digital technology, food security, contamination, consumer habits, and other global issues continue to dominate the future of the food safety landscape. As a result, we need to make education a key tool for communicating, to all generations, food safety information that is effective at changing behavior…

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