Help People Choose Produce Confidently With These Simple Tips & Resources
With recent recalls and outbreaks implicating produce, some people may feel uncertain about choosing and eating fruits and vegetables. That uncertainty could lead them to avoid produce altogether, potentially missing out on the important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that fruits and vegetables provide. You can help your community feel more confident by offering practical, easy-to-follow information they can use to make informed choices and handle produce safely. Use these simple tips and resources to help people feel good about choosing, preparing, and enjoying the fruits and vegetables that nourish their bodies.
Cyclosporiasis Symptoms and Prevention Tips
As the current Cyclospora outbreak continues and reported cases increase, it’s understandable to have questions about how to protect yourself and your family. While you can’t control every potential exposure, there are practical steps you can take to lower your risk. The prevention tips below focus on simple steps and food safety practices that can help you stay healthy and reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis.
Community Potlucks: A National Moment in Prevention
MEDIA RELEASE Media Contact: Britanny Saunier, executive directorbsaunier@fightbac.org June 15, 2026 The Partnership for Food Safety
PFSE Expands Board of Directors with Leaders in Food Safety and Communications
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) announces several appointments to its Board of Directors. PFSE unites educators, industry, and government so that together, we can prevent foodborne illness, protect public health, and strengthen trust in the safety of our food.
6 Food Safety Trends We Predict for 2026
1. More Meals Prepared at Home. With more home cooking comes greater
responsibility for consumers to handle food safely. They need guidance they can trust to practice food safety.
How to Cook a Thanksgiving Meal So People Don’t Get Sick
Authored by: Addy Gray-Johnson, MPH student, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The secret to a safe
National Food Safety Month Reminds Us All of Our Collective Power
September is National Food Safety Month, a pivotal moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to preventing food poisoning. Together with more than 13,000 health and food safety educators, over 40 industry and association partners, and government agency partners, we can reduce risk, protect communities, and strengthen confidence in the food supply.
Congratulations to Barb Masters, D.V.M
Congratulations to Barb Masters, D.V.M., on her honorable induction into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.
Don’t Scramble: Here’s the Egg Info You Need
Eggs are a big part of many spring celebrations and activities. Kids love to decorate and dye them, hide them, and cook them with their families in festive foods. The spring holidays are the egg industry’s biggest annual sales events…
Shop Smart, Save Smart: Balancing Food Safety & Budgeting
Currently, shoppers are looking for ways to cut grocery expenses. While finding ways to save money, it’s important to keep food safety in mind when searching for deals. Maintain food safety standards — even on a budget — with these helpful tips…
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…