Example Video Script - Topic “Food Safety”
Below is an abbreviated script example Using the same Video Project Topic/Scenario for a Public Service Announcement (Short Form Video) on food safety, the video will be an informational and educational video to change behavior related to food safety and help prevent food poisoning.
Example Objective Statement: “The purpose of this video is to…” through the use of facts from the CDC related to food borne illness and deaths in the United States, raise awareness of the importance of following food safety methods when handling and preparing foods. The video will focus on the 4 handling behaviors; Separate, Clean, Cook and Chill. Demonstrating practical steps to help change behaviors related to food safety and will direct viewers to additional resources that can help them learn more and protect themselves and their families.
Two Column Script Template used for a short video
Very simple, the first column (left) gives you a place to shot, scene and visual notations, direction, and anything else that can be supportive to the stories narrative in the second (right) column.
Introduction
Fade from black to faded out people image for text overlay statistics about food safety related deaths and illnesses / Did you know that on average 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness each year and an estimated 3,000 Americans die from a foodborne illness annually? That is why it is important to follow the 4 steps in food handling behavior; clean, separate, cook and chill.
Video: Spokesperson standing behind a kitchen counter talking medium shot / Let’s take a closer look at these 4 important food handling behaviors starting with clean.
Body
Screen graphic with the word “Clean” on it - transition into
Video: various shots showing cleaning surfaces and proper raw food handling / Clean is all about your workspace when preparing food. Illness-causing bacteria can survive in many places around your kitchen, including your hands, utensils, and cutting boards.
Unless you wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces the right way, you could spread bacteria to your food, and your family. Wash surfaces, utensils, and hands with soapy water while preparing food. Especially when handling raw meats or eggs. But you can keep your family safer by cleaning with soap and water while preparing food. Wash fruits and veggies—but not meat, poultry, or eggs!
Did you know that—even if you plan to peel fruits and veggies—it’s important to wash them first because bacteria can spread from the outside to the inside as you cut or peel them?
Next is to Separate.
Screen graphic with the word “Separate” on it
Do bulleted list: / Separate raw foods from other foods and use different cutting boards… Raw food may contain bacteria that can make you very sick, or worse…
Placing ready-to-eat food on a surface that held raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs can spread bacteria and make you sick. But stopping cross-contamination is simple.
Use one cutting board for fresh produce, and one for raw meat, poultry, or seafood.
Use separate plates and utensils for cooked and raw foods.
Before using them again, thoroughly wash plates, utensils, and cutting boards that held raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs.
Once a cutting board gets excessively worn or develops hard-to-clean grooves, consider replacing it.
… Don’t use the same utensils that have touched raw meets when preparing cooked foods.
Screen graphic with the word “Cook” on it - show proper cooking and temperature testing / Cook foods to their proper temperatures, ground meats should have a core temperature of…
Cooked food is safe only after it’s been heated to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Color and texture alone won’t tell you whether your food is done. Instead, use a food thermometer to be sure.
The possibility of bacterial growth actually increases as food cools after cooking because the drop in temperature allows bacteria to thrive. But you can keep your food above the safe temperature of 140˚F by using a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray, or slow cooker.
…serve cooked foods when they are still hot and keep at proper temperatures when placed out for extended periods of time. Cooked foods that you plan to store need to be handled correctly, then chilled.
Screen graphic with the word “Chill” on it - show proper cooking and temperature testing / Chill raw and prepared foods promptly, perishable foods that you plan to store and reuse as soon as possible after the meal. Don’t use food containers that…
Refrigerate perishable foods within two hours.
Cold temperatures slow the growth of illness causing bacteria. So it’s important to chill food promptly and properly. Here’s how:
Pack your refrigerator with care. To properly chill food (and slow bacteria growth), cold air must be allowed to circulate in your fridge. For this reason, it’s important not to over-stuff your fridge. Your fridge should be between 40 ˚F and 32 ˚F.Appliance thermometershelp you know if the fridge is cold enough.
… some foods can only be stored for…
you can’t tell just by looking or smelling whether harmful bacteria has started growing in your leftovers or refrigerated foods.
Be sure you throw food out before harmful bacteria grow
Conclusion
Video: Spokesperson standing behind a kitchen counter talking medium shot, transition into family eating around the table, putting away food. / Some foods are more frequently associated with food poisoning or foodborne illness. With these foods, it is especially important to:
CLEAN: Wash hands and food preparation surfaces often. And wash fresh fruits and vegetables carefully.
SEPARATE: Don't cross-contaminate! When handling raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs, keep these foods and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
COOK: Cook to proper temperature. See the Minimum Cooking Temperatures chart for details on cooking meats, poultry, eggs, leftovers, and casseroles.
CHILL: At room temperature, bacteria in food can double every 20 minutes. The more bacteria there are, the greater the chance you could become sick. So, refrigerate foods quickly because cold temperatures keep most harmful bacteria from multiplying.
Get the latest tips and techniques to keep these foods safe and prevent food poisoning.
Keeping your family your family safer by follow the 4 steps in food handling behavior; clean, separate, cook and chill. Children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are especially at risk. Remember, clean, separate, cook and chill!
Closing graphic with text of web address. / To learn more about the 4 steps to keep your family safe from foodborne illness, please visit foodsafety.gov. This message has been brought to you by the USDA, HHS, and the Ad Council.