Agencies, Food Firms Welcome National Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month, and a number of federal and local government agencies, as well as food companies and food industry associations have already launched educational campaigns.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is hosting a "Food Safety 101" webinar series on Sept. 10 and 17, geared to health educators, public health professionals, caregivers, and parents who cook at home. The webinars will feature speakers from the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, FSIS’ Office of Public Health Science, Kansas State University, and the International Food Information Council.