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…
Spring Forward with Food Safety
Many of this season’s celebrations involve perishable foods like eggs, beef, ham and lamb. These foods need to be handled properly at home to prevent…
Partnership for Food Safety Education Grows with New Board Members, Partners
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) announces several appointments to its Board of Directors. PFSE is a non-profit, public health organization that develops and promotes education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for consumers…
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Black Americans and honor their pivotal role in shaping U.S. history. In celebration of Black History Month, the Partnership will be highlighting…
Food Safety During Severe Weather
During a power outage, the clock starts ticking on the safety of your perishable foods. If you are aware of an approaching storm, tornado, hurricane or high electricity use, you can be prepared…
PFSE Recognized by 2023 ACE Critique & Awards Program
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), along with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, was recognized for the “Don’t Wash Your Chicken” educational campaign by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). The new campaign won the gold award in the Paid Social….
Could I Have Food Poisoning?
Foodborne illness, commonly called “food poisoning,” affects about 1 in 6 people in the United States each year, according to data from the CDC. Symptoms can range from mild to very serious, with approximately 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths per year caused by foodborne illness in the U.S…