Empowering Consumers: Hamburger Safety

Authors

Mary Kay Wardlaw, University of WyomingFollow

Volume

37

Issue

3

Abstract

Cooperative Extension empowers consumers by providing clear, concise, repeated messages. In Albany County, Wyoming a local food safety education project changed people's behaviors to reduce the risk of food borne illness from E.coli O157:H7. The community campaign utilized volunteers from traditional clientele group. An evaluation project was completed using youth and adult volunteers. Results indicated desired behavioral changes. The most effective education methods utilized media, point-of-purchase displays, and education through children.

Recommended Citation

Wardlaw, M. K. (1999). Empowering Consumers: Hamburger Safety. The Journal of Extension, 37(3), Article 15. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol37/iss3/15