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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing September 2026 as National Food Safety Education Month (Chair Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing September 2026 as National Food Safety Education Month.
SUMMARY:
September is recognized nationally as National Food Safety Education Month, an annual observance that promotes food safety education and safe food handling practices to help prevent foodborne illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Partnership for Food Safety Education, the National Restaurant Association, and other public- and private-sector organizations promote food safety education and awareness activities during September.
In recognition of Food Safety Education Month, the Department of Resource Management’s Environmental Health Division will conduct focused educational inspections during September. This year’s campaign will emphasize proper hot and cold holding temperatures and cooling practices, which are important controls for preventing foodborne illness. The month-long campaign will be conducted in collaboration with the restaurant industry, with Environmental Health Specialists providing education and training to local food facility operators to increase awareness of safe food handling practices.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing this agenda item and reproducing educational handouts and materials for Food Safety Education Month is nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2026/27 Working Budget. The Department recovers costs associated with administration of the retail food protection program through permit and plan review fees.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2004, the County has participated in a regional partnership with other local environmental health agencies, including Alameda, Contra Costa, S...
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