Social Media Messages

Help increase awareness in your community about food safety by sharing some of the following messages through your social media channels. Below are examples of Facebook and Twitter messages that you can post to support Food Safety Education Month and raise awareness about food safety and foodborne illnesses.

Facebook

• September is National Food Safety Education Month! Certain groups of people have a higher chance for food poisoning. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from food poisoning. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Did you know that seniors are more likely to get food poisoning? Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from food poisoning during National Food Safety Education month. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Children younger than age 5, pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems from medical conditions or their treatment have a higher chance of food poisoning. Learn why they’re at risk and how to prevent illness during National Food Safety Education month. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or know someone who is? Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get a Listeria infection, which can cause miscarriage or serious illness in newborns. Know which foods are risky and get tips during National Food Safety Education month to protect you and your baby: https://go.usa.gov/xRAwd
• Pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or know someone who is? Pregnant Hispanic women are 24 times more likely than other people to get a serious infection called listeriosis and can pass the infection to their babies. Learn which foods to avoid and simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your baby during National Food Safety Education month. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwd
• Cancer, diabetes, liver disease, and treatments like chemotherapy can weaken your body’s ability to fight germs. Fight back against food poisoning and learn how to protect yourself and those you care for during National Food Safety Education month. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ

Twitter

• It’s National #FoodSafety Education month! Join us in sharing tips to prevent #FoodPoisoning. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwf
• Follow 4 #FoodSafety tips to protect yourself & loved ones from #FoodPoisoning. https://youtu.be/zE0ypKtFuWQ
• Remember to wash your hands before & after preparing food & before eating. #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwG
• Microwaving? Follow recommended cooking & standing times to keep food safe #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwG
• Anybody can get #FoodPoisoning, but some people are more likely to get seriously ill. Learn more. #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Do you or a loved one have a higher chance of #FoodPoisoning? Learn more: #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Have a child under 5? They’re more likely to get #FoodPoisoning. Learn why & how to protect them: #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• Pregnant or know someone who is? Learn #FoodSafety tips to help prevent #FoodPoisoning. https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• If you’re 65 or older, you’re more likely to get seriously ill from some types of #FoodPoisoning. Prevention tips: https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ
• #FoodPoisoning can be dangerous for ppl w/ weakened immune systems. Learn tips to protect yourself: #FoodSafetyMonth https://go.usa.gov/xRAwZ