A multi-state survey of consumer food-handling and food-consumption practices
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 April 1999
Sean F. Altekruse, Samantha Yang, Babagaleh B. Timbo, Frederick J. Angulo
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Targeted education efforts may reduce the frequency of risky food-handling and food-consumption practices and periodic surveillance can be used to assess effectiveness.
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Targeted education efforts may reduce the frequency of these behaviors. Periodic surveillance can be used to assess effectiveness. In addition to consumer education, prevention efforts are needed throughout the food chain including on the farm, in processing, distribution, and at retail.
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