FSIS to Host Public Meeting on the Future of Consumer Food Safety Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is holding a virtual public meeting on Oct. 6 to discuss the state of consumer food safety education, current research, and future studies and engagement to close the gap between food safety messages and consumer action.
“USDA has been a leader in consumer education for years, and now we have the evidence to show how and why our food safety messages are critical,” says USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears. “By using research to continually improve food safety education, based on empirical data instead of assumptions, we can change consumer behavior and decrease foodborne illness nationally.”