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PFSE News

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

February 2, 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

February 1, 2023

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

December 6, 2022

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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PFSE Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair to Board of Directors

November 17, 2022

The Partnership for Food Safety Education announced Harold Chase of NSF was elected as its new board chair during the October Board of Directors Meeting. Chase succeeds Michael Roberson, who served as chair since 2020. Additionally, Dr. Barbara Masters, vice president of regulatory policy, food, and agriculture at Tyson Foods, Inc., was elected as vice chair of the PFSE Board of Directors.

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The Future of Food Safety: Everyone Has a Seat at The Table

October 6, 2022

PFSE will host the Consumer Food Safety Education Conference, March 1-3, 2023, the only conference in the U.S. dedicated to consumer food safety education. The conference convenes research experts, nutrition professionals, and community-based health and food safety educators across the country who educate people on how to handle food safely at home.

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Food Safety Tips for Hurricane Season

September 27, 2022

Do you have emergency supplies ready for a storm? It’s Atlantic hurricane season in the United States until November 30. Hurricanes can disrupt our normal life and cause floods and power outages that may contaminate food. The following tips can help you protect yourself, your family, and your pets from foodborne illness during and after a storm.

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Don’t Wash Your Chicken!

August 30, 2022

Salmonella causes more foodborne illnesses than any other bacteria, according to the CDC. To celebrate National Food Safety Education Month in September, the Partnership, in collaboration with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, has launched “Don’t Wash Your Chicken,” an educational program aimed at households preparing and cooking raw chicken at home.

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“Relish” in Food Safety This Summer!

July 14, 2022

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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Leading Organizations in Food and Health Invest in Foodborne Illness Prevention

July 13, 2022

The Partnership for Food Safety Education raises awareness of foodborne illness prevention through free, science-based food safety education programs. PFSE is excited to announce Wayne Farms and Kroger Company have invested as Contributing Partners, joining 40 leading organizations to increase public awareness of safe food handling and hand…

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Our Shared Goal of Reducing Foodborne Illness

July 5, 2022

Every year, foodborne diseases result in an estimated 48 million people getting sick, 128,000 being hospitalized, and 3,000 dying in the United States. Many foods are linked to foodborne illness, and contamination can occur at any point from farm to fork — during production, processing, distribution, or preparation. CDC’s efforts…

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A Quarter Century of Educating Consumers about Food Safety

June 6, 2022

Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service shares about USDA’s past, present and future collaboration with PFSE on consumer food safety education…

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BAC Fighter Betty Feng Teaches Food Safety to Underrepresented Communities

May 24, 2022

Food is necessary for all human beings to survive. Preparing and eating food plays a huge role in all cultures, giving us joy in our lives and bringing us together. Not only do we want delicious food to eat with our families and friends, but we want that food to be safe…

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Honoring 25 Years of PFSE’s Dedication to Consumer Food Safety Education

May 9, 2022

Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Partnership for Food Safety Education and expresses thanks for PFSE’s unwavering dedication to public health…

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“Queen of Germs” Teaches Students to Fight BAC!

April 26, 2022

Food safety education for young people is important for developing a good foundation in safe food handling behaviors. Young children are the key population for behavioral change as they gain autonomy. It is important to…

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Keep Takeout & Home-Delivered Food Safe

March 24, 2022

When the pandemic began, most restaurants closed for a while. Some restaurants only allowed takeout and others had drive-through windows. Unfortunately, some restaurants closed permanently due to loss of revenue and staffing challenges. According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry lost $280 billion in sales during the first 13 months of the pandemic…

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Food Safety for the Reel World

March 8, 2022

Everyone’s making food videos these days! What’s missing in nearly all visual cooking mediums is food safety. Even simple things like handwashing or washing cutting boards with soap and water after handling raw poultry are hit or miss… but mostly miss. PFSE is working to change this.

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What’s Your Food Safety Game Plan?

January 31, 2022

It’s time for the big game! Millions of families will gather to watch the biggest sporting event of the year. And where there’s a Super Bowl viewing party, there’s also plenty of food!

Don’t invite germs to the party. Follow these food safety rules from our game-winning playbook.

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PFSE Welcomes Stephanie Darilus

January 18, 2022

PFSE is kicking off 2022 with a new addition to our dedicated team! Stephanie Darilus recently joined the Partnership as the new Development Manager. PFSE Community Engagement Manager Katie Weston talks to Stephanie about who inspired her to have the career she has today and what she loves about making crafts.

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Five Food Safety Resolutions for 2022

January 1, 2022

A resolution is a course of action that you have decided on and are determined to complete. For 2022, why not try making some food safety resolutions? Reducing your household’s risk of food poisoning through proper hand hygiene, safe food handling, and food storage, will pay off with many benefits, including reducing risk of other bacterial or viral diseases. Now is a great time to commit the entire family to consistent practice of food safety basics…

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Sweet Treats, Healthy Eats!

December 14, 2021

‘Tis the season for baking! Sweet treats — cookies, cakes and pies — are delicious traditional goodies for winter holiday celebrations. According to NCSolutions, household spending on sweet and dessert items and baking supplies were 20% greater in the first two weeks of November than at the same time last year. Many Americans love baking at home. But not everyone is aware that mishandling raw batter or raw dough can be risky to their families’ health — especially for children! These important tips will help…

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