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Busting Myths about Norovirus

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September is National Food Safety Month (NFSM). Introduced back in 1994, the focus for 2016 NFSM is (gross) “Notorious Virus”.

Visit foodsafetymonth.com to check out a totally free collection of downloadable food safety infographics, videos, posters, and more to help increase awareness of food-borne illness (i.e., Norovirus and Hepatitis A) and promote food safety practices. Plus, you can learn about the common myths surrounding Norovirus—including the prime symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention methods—by watching this video…

 

https://youtu.be/sSRt57DONOQ

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