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Dittmar, Rebecca S.; Anding, Jenna; Green, Stephen – Journal of Extension, 2014
Foodborne illness is a major public health concern in the U.S. The CDC [Centers for Disease Control] estimates that approximately 48 million Americans become ill, 128,000 hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne illnesses annually. Most of these illnesses are attributed to improper food handling. To meet the growing demand for food safety…
Descriptors: Food Standards, Safety, Extension Education, Public Health
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Scott, Amanda R.; Pope, Paul E.; Thompson, Britta M. – Journal of Food Science Education, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are 76 million cases of foodborne disease annually. Foodborne disease is usually associated with beef, poultry, and seafood. However, there is an increasing number of foodborne disease cases related to fresh produce. Consumers may not associate fresh produce with foodborne disease…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Longitudinal Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests