Michigan State University Extension
Extension Food Safety Education - FSQ96084
12/01/96
Materials Title: Increasing Understanding of Irradiated Foods Through Consumer Education Materials Format: Video, workshop outline, report Date Materials Produced: 1996
Project Number: 93-EFSQ-1-4084 University: University of Florida Extension Project Director: Mark Tamplin Address: University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service 3031 McCarty Hall Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: 904-392-2030 FAX: 904-392-8196 E-mail - mlt@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
This project has been completed.
Abstract: These materials include a one-page outline for conducting Food Irradiation Consumer Workshops. Other materials include pre and post surveys to assess consumer knowledge and understanding of irradiated foods, fact sheets (Food Irradiation, Everyday Radiation, Ten Most Common Asked Questions about Food Irradiation, Gamma Sterilized Disposable Medical Products and Related Health Care Items), Food Irradiation slide show script (for a 39- slide program that can be ordered), and a 13-minute video, "Food Irradiation".
I. Content A. Main emphasis of the materials: - Risk communication - Microbiological issues B. Content related to risk communications: - Consumer perception - Understanding risks and issues related to bacteria , food irradiation - Regulatory issues: policies, agencies - Materials strongly advocate food irradiation C. Content related to microbiological issues: - Scientific principles of food safety - Foodborne illness - Consideration of at-risk populations: immune deficient, cancer patients - Food preparation at home, institutional - Food preservation - Economic considerations
II. The workshop materials address the following food related risk educational goals: A. Reduce the risk of foodborne illness B. Improve consumer understanding of food related risks
III. Format - Number of lessons in curriculum-1 brief workshop outline - Target audience(s) is general public - Materials are applicable to diverse audiences - Materials are available in English - Facilitator materials include background information, pre-post surveys, camera-ready masters - Learner materials format: video - Materials intended to be instructor-led - Instructional strategies include discussion, taste- test, demonstrations, audiovisual presentation - Subject areas include life sciences
Availability Information: The following materials can be ordered: SP196 Consumers Food Irradiation Kit with slide set and video $55 + $5 shipping/handling SP195 Consumers Food Irradiation Kit with slide set $45 + $4 shipping/handling SP194 Consumers Food Irradiation Kit with video $20 + $4 shipping/handling
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