To develop a new national public
service advertising campaing to educate the public about the
importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks
associated with foodborne illness.
FSIS is partnering with
the Ad Council to conduct a large Food Safety Education Campaign
using public service announcements. The initial exploratory
research needs to begin the first week of December to ensure that
the campaign's timeframes are met.
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