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RESOURCES

Edited by: Mary Schroeder, M.S., R.D. & Pat Kendall, Ph.D., R.D., Colorado State - Summer 2004

New Publication Available!

Pregnancy and Foodborne Illness is a new booklet just released through CSU Extension. It describes which pathogens are of greatest concern during pregnancy and how to prevent or reduce the risks of foodborne illness for pregnant mothers. This booklet can be ordered through CSU's Extension Resource Center for $2.75 (+ S/H) each. Contact the Resource Center for ordering:

Phone: 970.491.6198
Email: cerc1@ur.colostate.edu
Website: www.cerc.colostate.edu

National Food Safety Education Month

Remember that September is National Food Safety Education Month. The theme this year is "Be aware when you prepare." Activity sheets and posters can be downloaded from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation website at www.nraef.org/nfsem.

It is not too soon to start planning consumer or worksite activities that emphasize basic safe food handling principles for thawing, cooking, cooling and storing food safely.

"Keep Your Baby Safe" Handout

Copies of this colorful, 4-page handout can be made for distribution to women of childbearing years regarding the importance of food safety during pregnancy. This is available on the Safe Food website at www.colostate.edu/Orgs/safefood/foodsafety/safe_baby.pdf.

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