Each year millions of American become ill and may die from foodborne pathogens. Although the United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world, estimates of foodborne illness, hazards, and the impact on public health demonstrated opportunities for further improvement. Vulnerable populations, e.g., the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, are growing. Changes in ways food is produced, distributed, and consumed are increasing challenges for the safety of our food. The vision for food safety in the United States is that consumers can be confident that food is safe. The public health is protected through a seamless food safety system that uses farm-to-table preventive strategies integrating research, surveillance, inspection, enforcement, and education. It also includes being vigilant to new and emerging threats. This is an update on the Plan's three major goals: SOUND SCIENCE AND RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND EFFECTIVE RISK COMMUNICATION. For the continued and effective implementation of food safety strategies it is essential to educate all stakeholders on their public health significance.
See www.foodsafety.gov
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation the participants should be able to: 1. Assess the public health importance of the Food Safety Strategic Plan. 2. Articulate and comment on the Strategic Plan's goals and objectives and understand how the outcomes will be measured.
Keywords: Food Safety, Public Health
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.