Food Safety Education
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1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. Food poisoning (also referred to as foodborne illness) is a serious public health threat in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people get food poisoning each year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are especially at risk of contracting food poisoning, but there are practical steps that families can take at home to help reduce their risk of getting sick.
The new Food Safe Families PSAs work in tandem to illustrate safe food handling tips, and to convey that food poisoning is a relevant issue. Humorous television ads illustrate that safe food handling doesn’t require extreme tactics, while radio spots take a more serious tone to emphasize the consequences of food poisoning in a relatable way.
All of the PSAs encourage audiences to visit FoodSafety.gov where they can learn safe food handling tips, ask food safety questions, and stay informed of the latest food recalls.