Food Safety Education Month Kicks Off September 1 – What to Know

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, according to the FDA. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. In 2020, the FDA ushered in a new chapter of food safety with the “New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,” which established science and risk-based protections. Annually, the government agency has a Food Safety Education Month campaign in September. 

Ahead of September, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, is sharing its guide on Food Safety Tips for Your Restaurant.” One of the frequent claims made to restaurant insurance carriers – and voiced on social media – is a real (or perceived) foodborne illness. Whether it is the flu, an allergy, or just something that didn’t sit well with a customer, it is easy to place the blame on the food service industry. The most successful approach to battling…