Despite an uptick in outbreak reporting and increased public discussion regarding foodborne illnesses and recalls, consumers’ risky practices continue to persist in the form of noncompliance. Consumers may perceive not ready-to-eat (NRTE) foods as having already been cooked in some way or posing no significant risk if consumed raw/undercooked and, thus, do not follow cooking instructions as directed. For this reason, foodborne outbreaks of commodities intended to be further processed by the consumer (i.e., cookie dough, frozen vegetables, and other NRTE foods) have occurred. By ignoring or unknowingly neglecting a kill step that could eliminate or reduce pathogens, consumers subject themselves to potentially avoidable risks of foodborne illness. While governmental agencies and food companies play a role in providing risk messages, such as safe cooking and handling instructions that are printed on labels, the responsibility for engaging and applying these messages falls upon the consumer. At what point does industry and government intervene with repetitive, risky practices implemented by consumers? New procedures, such as policy implementation or further processing of ingredients, can be an effective upstream preventative measure in reducing food safety risk; while a knowledgeable consumer who identifies possible risks is an effective downstream preventative measure. This roundtable will serve as a collaborative effort between industry, government, and consumer interest groups to identify points of disconnect in the food system. The objectives of this roundtable will be to (a) Discuss outbreaks related to continuous noncompliance by consumers; (b) Explore how procedures have evolved/can evolve to protect consumers from both a regulatory and industrial standpoint; (c) Highlight the current facets of food safety information distribution and acquisition between industry, government representatives, and consumers; and (d) Propose future steps in reducing the risk of potential outbreaks with foods that require further processing by consumers.