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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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Today is the start of Food Safety Education Month and STOP Foodborne Illness is kicking off its second annual STOP3000.

STOP3000 commemorates the estimated 3000 annual, preventable deaths from foodborne pathogens. Three thousand individual deaths create ripples impacting no less than 3000 families and communities.

STOP says that “everything we

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