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| Food Temperature Indicator Association |
The Food Temperature Indicator Association (FTIA) is devoted to the education of consumers
in the use of disposable and conventional thermometers for food safety. Comprised of a variety of
companies involved in the production and distribution of food temperature measurement products, the
organization will function as a liaison between the food industry, government, and consumers while
also acting as a conduit of accurate and consistent information to and from the USDA on the
proper use of food temperature indicators.
- Noting the increase in the occurrence of E. coli and other food pathogens in the food chain,
and a 1996 Kansas State research study indicating that relying on the color of ground beef was insufficient
in determining doneness, temperature indicator manufacturers and marketers determined that FTIA will
provide a much-needed service.
- Working with other food industry trade associations like the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE),
the FTIA will implement initiatives aimed at educating the public on the many types of food thermometers
as well as developing standardized instructions for their use in preparing various meat and poultry products.
In addition, the FTIA plans to develop standardized safe cooking temperature recommendations for meat and
poultry products, and push for setting dependability standards for food temperature indicators. Consumers
often receive confusing and conflicting information in cooking instructions about doneness temperatures and
how to use food thermometers properly. The FTIA aims to make sure that information disseminated to trade
and every American household is valid and consistent. In addition, the new organization will promote the
use of temperature indicators for home and foodservice use, create and maintain partnerships within the
temperature indicator industry, and fund research to support their efforts while additionally providing
scientific and technical data to develop performance standards. For more information about the FTIA, its
activities and membership contact:
Food Temperature Indicator Association
Ed Gustafson, Coordinator
5470-B Oakbrook Parkway
Norcross, GA 30093
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November 21, 2005 |
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