September marks National Food Safety Education Month, and the Food and Drug Administration is urging Americans to focus on food safety, especially for those at higher risk of foodborne illness. The FDA emphasizes that following four basic steps— clean, separate, cook, and chill — can significantly reduce the likelihood of

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By Mitzi D. Baum, M.Sc., CEO for Stop Foodborne Illness

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) was born in 1994, the same year in which September was dedicated as National Food Safety Education month (NFSEM). As we quickly roll into September, I believe it’s important to reflect on the importance of

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Let the celebrations begin! September is National Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month. To mark this year’s events, the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education(PFSE), in collaboration with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, has launched “Don’t Wash Your Chicken,” an educational program aimed

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