Michigan State University Extension
Extension Food Safety Education - FSQ96004
12/01/96
Materials Title: Understanding Food Safety Policy Issues Materials Format: Report, Computer Disk Date Materials Produced: 1992 Project Number: 91-EFSQ-1-4004
University: The Pennsylvania State University Project Director: Ann Fisher, Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Service Weaver Bldg. University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-5461 FAX: 814-865-3746
This project has been completed.
Understanding Food Safety Policy Issues Abstract: The objective of this project was to develop and evaluate alternative pilot materials (paper and computer) for helping consumers appreciate how food risks are assessed and how that information is used in food safety policy decisions. The 33-page report describes the procedures followed in developing, pretesting, refining, and pilot testing the materials with three groups of people. The materials addressed three food risk examples: salmonella, botulism, and aflatoxin. The report describes the pros and cons of each format based on analysis of the evaluation data. It includes recommendations for further refinements and for targeting the materials to different audiences, as well as for distribution of the materials in their present formats. The 5.25" computer disk contains the food safety demo-salmonella in eggs. Results of the study indicate that both paper and computer versions of the materials promoted learning about the specific food risks-the interactive features and novelty of the computer version did not increase the effectiveness of this format.
Availability Information: Contact the Project Director or the Food Safety and Quality Contact at your state Cooperative Extension Service program regarding availability of this report.