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Innovative Food Safety Grants to State and Local Agencies: A Showcase of the Outcomes
Join Us for:

“Innovative Food Safety Grants to State and Local Agencies: A Showcase of the Outcomes”

A Satellite Teleconference

When:

Thursday, September 26th, 2002

12:00 – 12:30 P.M. EDT – Satellite Test

12:30 – 4:30 P.M. EDT - Program

Description:

Since 1999, FDA has provided nearly $1.5 miillion dollars to State and local agencies through the Innovative Food Safety Grants.  While developed at the grass roots level, each grant can assist our nation in promoting a safer food supply.  This broadcast will feature results of the Innovative Food Safety Grants from FY 1999 and 2000, and is primarily geared toward enhancing food safety in the retail setting. 

The American food supply is among the safest in the world, but there are still advances to be made in reducing preventable foodborne illnesses and deaths.  Million of Americans are stricken by foodborne illness each year, with some 5,000 deaths annually. 

Regulatory action by itself cannot accomplish “active managerial control” of our nation’s food preparation and processing.   Food safety education plays a vital role in changing behavior to improve the food safety practices of our nation’s food workers and managers.  Participating in this satellite program will be a giant step towards accomplishing that goal.

Who Should Watch:

  • State and local regulatory agencies
  • FDA field offices
  • Food establishments interested in promoting safe food practices
  • Academia and others involved with food safety education
  • Those interested in exploring an Innovative Food Safety Grant

How You Will Benefit:

You will find out about practical, innovative educational tools to promote and enhance safe food practices.  If you would like further information about the innovative grants, see http://www.fda.gov/ora/fed_state/Innovative_Grants.html

How To View The Program:
There is NO charge to view this broadcast, however, you must have access to a satellite downlink facility.  Go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ohip/dcm/html/program_calendar.htm  to get the satellite coordinates, to register your location as an Open Site, or to see if there is an Open Site near you.   You can also learn how to set up a site and/or how to use a videoconference room to receive the program. 

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