Fight BAC!® is a national consumer education campaign sponsored by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, a unique coalition of industry, government and consumer groups dedicated to reducing the incidence of foodborne illness.

The calendar features different food safety themes every month along with original artwork. It offers 12 months of quick tips, fast facts, fun trivia, and do's and don'ts on practicing safe food handling. Other highlights include handy seasonal information such as a planning guide to cooking Thanksgiving Day turkeys, holiday party and buffet ideas, safe summer grilling techniques and practical picnic tips.

The Y2K calendar is designed to remind people about the importance of food safety and increase awareness of the four simple steps to fighting foodborne illness: Clean, wash hands and surfaces often; Separate, don't cross-contaminate; Cook, cook to proper temperatures; and Chill, refrigerate promptly. "This is a great food safety resource to keep right in the kitchen," says Dagmar Farr, group vice president of consumer and legislative affairs for the Food Marketing Institute. "It routinely reminds people about the steps they can take to practice safe food handling, no matter what time of year."

As the holiday season approaches, the Fight BAC!® Year 2000 calendar is the perfect item for all gift-giving occasions. There is only a limited supply so be sure to place orders now.