U.S. Code > Title 7 Agriculture > CHAPTER 103—AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM (§§ 7601—7672) > SUBCHAPTER III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 7641—7672) > Part B—General (§§ 7651—7657) > § 7655a. Food safety education initiatives

§ 7655a. Food safety education initiatives

(a) Initiative authorized
The Secretary may carry out a food safety education program to educate the public and persons in the fresh produce industry about—
(1) scientifically proven practices for reducing microbial pathogens on fresh produce; and
(2) methods of reducing the threat of cross-contamination of fresh produce through sanitary handling practices.
(b) Cooperation
The Secretary may carry out the education program in cooperation with public and private partners.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012, to remain available until expended.