International Food Safety Council September 1999 * National Food Safety Education MonthSM Sample Letter To Governor

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Retype this letter on your letterhead; use the artwork provided in this Guide to add the National Food Safety Education Month^SM logo to your letterhead.

The Honorable (Name)
(Governor)
(State)
(Address)

(Date)

Dear Governor (Name):

September marks the fifth annual National Food Safety Education Month^SM created by the International Food Safety Council, a restaurant and foodservice industry coalition committed to heightening awareness of food safety education. The month-long observance focuses attention on the importance of safe food handling and preparation. This year’s theme is "Cook it Safely -- It's a Matter of Degrees." (Organization) is supporting this important initiative in (state).

According to recent consumer research, Americans are more concerned about food safety today than ever before. Adding to their concern is heightened media coverage that focuses on outbreaks of foodborne illness. Fortunately, most foodborne illnesses can be easily prevented by preparing and handling food properly both in food establishments and in the home.

During the month of September, state and local health departments, foodservice operations (including school cafeterias, hospitals, deli counters, snack bars and other venues that serve food), and supermarkets will be participating by conducting training activities for restaurant and food industry professionals as well as communicating the importance of food safety to the public.

We urge you to make a proclamation declaring September as Food Safety Education Month in (State). Attached is a sample proclamation, to help show our citizens that food safety is a priority in our state.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,

(Organization Official)
(Organization)
(Telephone Number)

 
^TM/SM International Food Safety Council
* Distributed August 1999 for use in September 1999 as part of the International Food Safety Council's National Food Safety Education Month.

National Food Safety Education MonthSM is sponsored by the International Food Safety Council, a restaurant and foodservice industry coalition committed to food safety education, formed by the National Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation. For more information about enrolling in the Council free of charge, call 800/456-0111.