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Food Safety Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, Mar 23-26, 2010
Advancements in Food Safety Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies
Presentor speaking on food safety Presentations from the Conference
Many of the slides from plenary and breakout sessions are available as PDF files.
Conference Widget Social Media for Food Safety (Apr 2010; 2:60; WMV)
Video news feature highlights the conference and the role of social media in keeping people "food safe."
Jerold Mande delivers opening remarks. Conference Photos
See photos that have been posted as part of USDA's photostream on Flickr.
About This Conference
Foodborne illness is a preventable and underreported disease that presents a major challenge to both the general and at-risk populations. Empowering consumers worldwide with knowledge and better safe food handling behaviors is the best line of defense against pathogens causing these illnesses. Plan to attend, and participate!

Conference Program (PDF; 5.9mb)
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's Video Address to the Conference (from YouTube - View Playlist)



Highlights
  • Pre-conference workshops
  • Plenary and breakout sessions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Exhibits and poster sessions
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Learn the latest on:
  • Foodborne Illness Surveillance and Epidemiology
  • Healthy People 2010 and 2020
  • Behavioral and Attitudinal Research
  • Social Marketing Advances
  • Outreach to the Medical Community
  • Food Service and Retail Initiatives
  • Emerging Educational Trends, Tools and Technologies
  • Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Social Networking Applications

Who should attend?
  • Public health educators
  • Health care providers
  • Medical communicators
  • Food safety educators
  • Cooperative extension educators
  • Sanitarians
  • Consumer representatives
  • Health writers and journalists

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