The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, protects consumers by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled.
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Food Security & Emergency Preparedness
Meat and Poultry HotlineThis Meat and Poultry Hotline helps prevent food borne illness specifically by answering questions about the safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products.
FSIS Recall Information CenterRecalls are voluntary actions carried out by industry in cooperation with Federal and State agencies. Products are recalled when found to be contaminated, adulterated, or misbranded.
Food Safety PublicationsFood Safety publications are accessible on this website.
Food Safety QuestionsFrequently asked questions about food safety and safe food handling can be found at the website.
E. coli Testing Program ResultsE. coli Testing Program Results
Food NetFoodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network
2002 Blue Book
2000 FSIS National Residue Program
Progress Report on Salmonella Testing
Accredited Laboratory ProgramALP accredits nonfederal analytical chemistry laboratories to analyze meat and poultry food products....
Baseline DataMeat and Poultry Microbiology Baseline Data
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook
ADRS DataAnimal Disposition Reporting System

• FSIS Recalls

This page is the starting point for information about all FSIS recalls (meat, poultry, or egg products).

• FSIS Recalls - Open Federal Cases

Summary data on FSIS recall cases that are currently open.

• FSIS Recalls - Open Retail Recall Cases

This page covers recalls of meat and poultry products that are produced by privately owned retail outlets. These recalls are coordinated and monitored by State agencies.

• FSIS Recalls - Closed Federal Cases

Summary data on FSIS recall cases that have been closed.

• Problems with Food Products

This page describes steps that should be taken in the event of suspected foodborne illness or other problem with a food product.

• Additional Recall Links

Recalls, alerts, and warnings provided by selected Federal and State agencies.

USDA, FDA AND DHS SIGN AGREEMENT WITH NASDA TO MAKE NATION'S AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SUPPLY MORE SECURE

• Red Cross: Food and Water in an Emergency

If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm or electricity for days, or even weeks.

• Red Cross: Water Treatment

All water of uncertain purity should be treated before use.

• Red Cross: Water Storage Before Disaster Strikes

Use directions provided by your local or state public health agency. In the case where your local or state public health agency does not have information, follow the recommendations below.

• Red Cross: Food Supplies in Case of Disaster

How long can food supplies be stored? What kinds of food supplies are recommended to store in case of a disaster?

• Red Cross: Storing Supplies in Case of Disaster

• Red Cross: Disaster Supplies Kit

There are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items.

• USDA: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency

ABCD’s of Keeping Food Safe in an Emergency

• USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)

EDEN is a forum for sharing disaster related articles e.g. West Nile Virus, Exotic Newcastle, Plant and Crop Security. Topics range from food safety, field safety, physical, psychological, governmental process, and community development.

• Mad Cow FAQs

Questions and answers from USDA on BSE, its effect on U.S. food supply, monitoring and surveillance.

• BSE Chronology

Covers the period from December 9, 2003 thru January 20, 2004

• International Mad Cow Sites

This page provides sources of information on the effects of BSE on trade.

• Additional USDA Resources

BSE information and resources including transcripts, videos and news releases.