This project will address food safety issues within the plan of work by assisting Extension clientele to:
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<li> adopt and promote food handling practices; </li>
<li> understand risks, responsibilities and practices to assure safety and quality within the food chain; and </li>
<li> through evaluation, prioritize and enhance food safety areas identified to be at risk</li></ol>
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This project will be implemented and monitored by the Food Safety/Quality Assurance Committee in collaboration with related agencies. The target audience will be Extension clientele across the state with emphasis on occasional quantity cooks, food service personnel, point- of-purchase customers, youth, and producers.</p>