PFSE Board Members Recognized Among Top Food Safety Professionals
The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness has announced its list of the Top 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40, spotlighting young leaders making significant contributions to the field of food safety. Among the honorees…
PFSE Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair to Board of Directors
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) announced Dr. Barb Masters was elected as its new board chair during the October Board of Directors Meeting. Dr. Masters brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role of board chair. She succeeds Harold Chase of NSF, who served as chair since 2022…
Protect Your Family from Listeria
The CDC estimates that Listeriosis causes about 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths in the United States each year. The infection is most likely to sicken pregnant people and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems…
Call for Volunteers: Apply Online Now!
The Partnership is looking for volunteers to assist with communications and marketing, donor relations, program management and translation. Ideal candidates have an interest in public health, food safety, strategic planning, and/or marketing and communications…
Announcing 2025 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference, Registration Now Open
The Partnership for Food Safety Education will host the Consumer Food Safety Education Conference on March 13-14, 2025 at the Sysco Headquarters in Houston, Texas. CFSEC is the only conference in the U.S. dedicated to consumer food safety education, convening…
Meet PFSE Board Member Dr. Barb Masters
Our board members bring a wealth of experiences and expertise to the Partnership, united by their passion for our mission. It’s our pleasure to introduce them to you…
Hot Dogs with a Side of Chill
July is National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 17! 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!
Meet Our Board Members
Our board members bring a wealth of experiences and expertise to the Partnership, united by their passion for our mission. It’s our pleasure to introduce them to you…
Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a time to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of AANHPI Americans and honor their pivotal role in shaping U.S. history. We are highlighting some of the culinary contributions of these influential leaders.
Maintain Food Safety While Cutting Food Waste
Food safety is a major concern for the United States. The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually — the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year. And each year these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths…
Spring Forward with Food Safety
Many of this season’s celebrations involve perishable foods like eggs, beef, ham and lamb. These foods need to be handled properly at home to prevent…
Partnership for Food Safety Education Grows with New Board Members, Partners
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) announces several appointments to its Board of Directors. PFSE is a non-profit, public health organization that develops and promotes education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for consumers…
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…
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…
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….
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…
PFSE Executive Director Britanny Saunier Recognized Among Top 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40
The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness has announced its list of the Top 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40, spotlighting young leaders making significant contributions to the field of food safety. Among the honorees is Britanny Saunier, executive director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE)…
PFSE Board Member, Executive Director Discuss National Food Safety Education Month on Food Safety Matters Podcast
September is National Food Safety Education Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, an estimated 1 in 6 people in the United States (or 48 million people)…
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…
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…