September - Food Safety Month
Food Safety Thrives When You Focus on Five
The 5 topics of focus are:
- Purchase Food From Safe Sources
- Clean and Sanitize
- Cross Out Cross Contamination
- Avoid time and temperature abuse – Use a Thermometer
- Practice personal hygiene – Wash those hands!
More information and downloadable materials can be found at:
- National Food Safety Education Month web site - National Restaurant Association
- Food and Nutrition - Food Safety - Iowa State University Extension
- Food Safety Education/Training - Food Safety Project at Iowa State University
Past National Food Safety Education Month resources:
- 2007 - Viruses - They're In Your Hands
- 2006 - Don't Compromise - Clean and Sanitize
- 2005 - Keep Hands Clean with Good Hygiene
- 2004 - Be aware when you prepare
- Article History
- Revision Date: 8/18/2009
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