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As a regional service center. Bangor has a large foodservice
industry. There are approximately 180 establishments in Bangor
licensed to serve food to the public. This figure doesn't include
schools, institutions, and community organizations that prepare
and serve food accessory to their primary mission. In conjunction
with National Rood Safety Math, a number of educational outreach
programs are planned.
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98-373
Resigned to Canceller Saldacci September 16, 1998
CITY OF BANGOR
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By the City Council of the Citp of8dmear:
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WHEREAS. September marks the fourth actual National Food Safety Education Month,
sponsored by the International Food Safety Council.
WHEREAS, President Clinton's National Food Safety Initiative recognizes end!.
encourages observance of the National Food Safety Education Mouth.
WHEREAS, The goals of National Food Safety Education Month are:
1'i To emphasize food safety education and training amoung restaurant and
foodservice managers and employees.
1. To build public awareness
and understanding of the restaurant and
foodservice iMustry'ecommitment to serving safe food.
3. To educate.. the public to handle aM prepare food properly at home, by
using the same tecMiques practiced in professional kitchens.
WHEREAS. In recognition of the tireless efforts made by the dedicated women and men
who are trained to prepare and handle food safely in the restaurants. supermarkets,
school cafeterias, hospitals -everywhere food is served in this city. '
NOW. THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED BY TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
THAT:
Wd are pleased to join with the International Food Safety Council, the Maine
Restaurant Association, and the state and local health departments that protect
citizens In this state from foodborne illness, in recognizing September 1998 a
Food Safety education Month In the City of Bangor. We encourage citizens of Bangor
to take part in becoming educated and trained In food safety. This mouth -long
observance Is dedicated to focusing attention on the importance of safe food
handling and preparation efforts now and throughout the year.
September 14, 1998 98-373
Motion for passage made and seconded
Passed P E S 0 L v E
CS nnmtine National Food Safety
C T4 C Education in September
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