Don’t Wash Your Chicken!
Salmonella causes more foodborne illnesses than any other bacteria, according to the CDC. To celebrate National Food Safety Education Month in September, the Partnership, in collaboration with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, has launched “Don’t Wash Your Chicken,” an educational program aimed at households preparing and cooking raw chicken at home.
Leading Organizations in Food and Health Invest in Foodborne Illness Prevention
The Partnership for Food Safety Education raises awareness of foodborne illness prevention through free, science-based food safety education programs. PFSE is excited to announce Wayne Farms and Kroger Company have invested as Contributing Partners, joining 40 leading organizations to increase public awareness of safe food handling and hand…
Our Shared Goal of Reducing Foodborne Illness
Every year, foodborne diseases result in an estimated 48 million people getting sick, 128,000 being hospitalized, and 3,000 dying in the United States. Many foods are linked to foodborne illness, and contamination can occur at any point from farm to fork — during production, processing, distribution, or preparation. CDC’s efforts…
A Quarter Century of Educating Consumers about Food Safety
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service shares about USDA’s past, present and future collaboration with PFSE on consumer food safety education…
BAC Fighter Betty Feng Teaches Food Safety to Underrepresented Communities
Food is necessary for all human beings to survive. Preparing and eating food plays a huge role in all cultures, giving us joy in our lives and bringing us together. Not only do we want delicious food to eat with our families and friends, but we want that food to be safe…
Honoring 25 Years of PFSE’s Dedication to Consumer Food Safety Education
Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Partnership for Food Safety Education and expresses thanks for PFSE’s unwavering dedication to public health…
“Queen of Germs” Teaches Students to Fight BAC!
Food safety education for young people is important for developing a good foundation in safe food handling behaviors. Young children are the key population for behavioral change as they gain autonomy. It is important to…
Keep Takeout & Home-Delivered Food Safe
When the pandemic began, most restaurants closed for a while. Some restaurants only allowed takeout and others had drive-through windows. Unfortunately, some restaurants closed permanently due to loss of revenue and staffing challenges. According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry lost $280 billion in sales during the first 13 months of the pandemic…
Food Safety for the Reel World
Everyone’s making food videos these days! What’s missing in nearly all visual cooking mediums is food safety. Even simple things like handwashing or washing cutting boards with soap and water after handling raw poultry are hit or miss… but mostly miss. PFSE is working to change this.
What’s Your Food Safety Game Plan?
It’s time for the big game! Millions of families will gather to watch the biggest sporting event of the year. And where there’s a Super Bowl viewing party, there’s also plenty of food!
Don’t invite germs to the party. Follow these food safety rules from our game-winning playbook.
Five Food Safety Resolutions for 2022
A resolution is a course of action that you have decided on and are determined to complete. For 2022, why not try making some food safety resolutions? Reducing your household’s risk of food poisoning through proper hand hygiene, safe food handling, and food storage, will pay off with many benefits, including reducing risk of other bacterial or viral diseases. Now is a great time to commit the entire family to consistent practice of food safety basics…
Sweet Treats, Healthy Eats!
‘Tis the season for baking! Sweet treats — cookies, cakes and pies — are delicious traditional goodies for winter holiday celebrations. According to NCSolutions, household spending on sweet and dessert items and baking supplies were 20% greater in the first two weeks of November than at the same time last year. Many Americans love baking at home. But not everyone is aware that mishandling raw batter or raw dough can be risky to their families’ health — especially for children! These important tips will help…
Meet Britanny Saunier, Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education!
Very important question: Pineapple on pizza? Find out where the new PFSE Executive Director Britanny Saunier stands on the matter. In this video interview, Britanny shares her vision for the future of PFSE — and even her first job when she met a chef! Check out this new blog post with video and get to know Britanny!
Texas 4-H Food Challenge Inspires Students
Julie Gardner, Ph.D. has been an Extension Agent, and now an Extension Specialist, with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for over 25 years. During her time with the extension, she’s had the opportunity to participate in and develop numerous programs but her “favorite activity to do with youth” is the “4-H Food Challenge.” Julie graciously took the time to sit down and share with PFSE staff about the 4-H Food Challenge and what makes it so special.
PFSE Board Member Steven Mandernach Discusses Prep Yourself Campaign on MEAT+POULTRY Podcast
According to the 2021 Food and Health Survey conducted by the International Food Information Council, 72% of Americans say the pandemic is changing the way they eat and prepare food. This study showed 42% of consumers are shopping for groceries online at least monthly…
Consumer Food Safety Nonprofit Announces Britanny Saunier as Next Executive Director
The nonprofit Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) has selected Britanny Saunier, the current director of development, as its
Making Family Memories with Safe Recipes
Many of us have fond memories of cooking with our parents or grandparents, baking cookies or preparing holiday meals. When looking for fun activities to do with kids, one great-grandmother went a step further. Barb the Great, as she’s known by her family, works with brothers Cole and Clayton to enter cooking contests. She does all the research and each…
Prep Yourself: Food Is On the Way!
Responding to the increasing use of food delivery services and as National Food Safety Education Month kicks off, the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) has launched a new national campaign to help food delivery users ensure the safety of their delivered foods. Prep Yourself: Food Is on the Way, the first national food safety campaign specifically…
BAC Fighter Marie Engages Students in Safe Cooking
Marie Canesi is a culinary teacher at the League School of Greater Boston. The school’s mission is “to help students with Autism develop to their fullest potential in every aspect of their lives; social, emotional, academic, and behavioral.” For the past eight years Marie has been in the kitchen with her students, teaching them how to…
Home Canning: Top 5 Safety Questions with Dr. Elizabeth Andress
This blog post covers the top five food safety questions on home canning: What are core concepts people should keep in mind when we talk about canning preservation? How do I determine a process so I can preserve my own favorite recipe? Why do I have to process…