September is Food Safety Education Month

September is Food Safety Education Month

Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Did you know that some groups of people are more likely to get food poisoning or to get seriously ill from it? Food Safety Education Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about steps you can take to prevent food poisoning. Read CDC’s new feature, also available in Spanish, to learn why this is especially important for the following groups of people: children under age 5, adults age 65 and older, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women. Join us in sharing social media with graphics about which groups of people are more likely to get food poisoning and what steps they or their caregivers can take to help prevent it.

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CDC Food Safety Website Updated

The CDC Food Safety website has been redesigned and expanded.  The site includes advice on how to keep food safe, how to prevent food poisoning, which foods are most often associated with foodborne illness, and common symptoms of food poisoning. The site also includes information for healthcare professionals, health departments, and industry.

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Free Course: Legal Aspects of Public Health Food Safety

In honor of National Food Safety Education Month, the CDC Learning Connection presents “Legal Aspects of Public Health Food Safety,” an online course for public health practitioners working in food safety and the attorneys who work with them. This training describes legal issues in public health food safety, including federal privacy requirements for surveillance and response, the source and scope of state and local authority, and the process for developing food safety regulations. This course was developed by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice in partnership with the Network for Public Health Law.

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Other resources for Food Safety Education Month:

Food Safety Video Resources for Food Safety Programs Food Safety Infographics Be Food Safe: Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning Prevent the Spread of Norovirus For Food Handlers: Norovirus and Working with Food Foodsafety.gov Fight BAC! Partnership for Food Safety Education

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Recover Safely from Hurricane, Flooding

After a hurricane, you may face flooding, downed power lines, damage from mold, and other risks to your health. Get tips on how to recover safely from a hurricane, including how to keep food and water safe, in English and Spanish. Be safe and get information on preparing for the next hurricane.