Environmental Health

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September 2021 National Food Safety Education Month

For the month of September 2021, the City of Rowlett will be taking an active role in raising awareness of foodborne illness, commonly known as “food poisoning”.   Annually there are an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths due to foodborne illness.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has prepared a list of resources to help provide information regarding foodborne illnesses. Please visit https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/food-safety-education-month for more information.