Mission

The Oakland County Food Service Industry Forum is an inclusive collaboration between the Oakland County Health Division, the food service industry, and consumers. This partnership seeks to prevent the occurrence of foodborne illness in Oakland County by incorporating an equity lens to all program improvements and providing access to discussion, education, and resources.

Interested in more information on the forum? Contact Claudia Terrell at terrellc@oakgov.com.

Vision Statement

We recognize the diversity of the food service industry and the need for dialogue on issues pertaining to food safety. We strive to develop solutions and disseminate those solutions in an accessible and informed manner.

Values

Inclusivity – Any individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to participate fully.

Collaboration – Work together to achieve the best outcomes.

Respect – Critiques are directed at ideas and not people.

Innovation – Encourage new ideas.

Progress – Continuously work toward program and industry improvement.

Education – Always learning, growing, and informing others.

Goals

• Build trust
• Create a safe and healthy food service environment
• Create a web of awareness, concern and educational opportunities
• Connect food service establishments and consumers with food safety resources
• Provide a forum for disseminating and receiving information

Forum Membership

The forum is open to anyone who regulates food service industries, participates in food service industries, or consumes products of food service industries within Oakland County.

Resources

• Oakland County Health Division
• Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
• Michigan State University Extension Offices
• Oakland County Business Development
• Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association
• US Food and Drug Administration Consumer Food Safety
• Partnership for Food Safety Education

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