September,
National Food Safety Education Month 2004
“Be aware
when you prepare”
Most foodservice
employees take food safety very seriously. We all know that a single outbreak
of foodborne illness can tarnish an establishment’s reputation, and in some
cases, drive an operation out of business. September marks the tenth annual
National Food Safety Education Month SM, (NFSEM)
presented by the NRAEF’s International Food Safety Council. The theme of this
year’s NFSEM is “Be aware when you prepare.” That’s why the NRAEF food safety
awareness initiative, the International Food Safety Council has prepared 5
training lessons for use in your establishment. Each lesson is designed to
give you a short training that can be used with all of your foodservice
employees to highlight food safety.
Created by the NRAEF’s International Food Safety Council,
this annual food safety campaign strives to: build awareness of the
foodservice industry’s commitment to serving safe food, heighten awareness
about the importance of food safety education, and encourage additional food
safety training for all foodservice employees. This year’s theme, “Be aware
when you prepare,” focuses on the important procedures necessary for preparing
food safely.
“Americans are aware of food safety now more than ever
before and, through National Food Safety Education Month, we have the
opportunity to highlight what we are doing in the foodservice industry to
educate our employees on proper food safety procedures.” To obtain materials
and information on how to get involved in National Food Safety Education
Month, visit the NRAEF Web Site at
www.nraef.org/nfsem. This is the foodservice industry’s opportunity to
reinforce what we do year-round to ensure safe food handling and to showcase
our efforts to our customers and patrons. With
your involvement, we know that this year’s event will be the best ever.
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