www.FoodSafety.gov: Gateway to Government Food Safety Information www.FoodSafety.gov is an objective of the President's National Food Safety Initiative designed to assist consumers to find government information on food safety. The goal of the Food Safety Initiative details... Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
An Ounce of Prevention Keeps the Germs Away A public education program about simple health behaviors that can help prevent infectious diseases. This web site highlights some simple things you and your family can do to prevent getting infectious details... National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Backgrounder for the 2004 FDA/EPA Consumer Advisory: What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish Fish and shellfish are important parts of a healthy and balanced diet. They are good sources of high quality protein and other nutrients. However, depending on the amount and type of fish you consume details... U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Bacteria in the Cafeteria Play this game and learn about food safety. The setting for this game is in a place that you may know very well -- the school cafeteria lunch room. details... American Museum of Natural History |
Bad Bug Book -- Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins The Bad Bug Book is a comprehensive reference site for the full range of foodborne pathogens including pathenogenic bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, and vibrio; the enterovirulent escherich details... Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Be Smart. Keep Foods Apart Information on the proper handeling of food. details... U.S. Department of Agriculture |
CFSAN's Toll-Free Food Information Line This information line -- 1-888-SAFEFOOD -- provides up-to-date, reliable food safety information for consumers. This important resource includes more than 200 hours of newly recorded information on al details... Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer Advice on Food Safety, Nutrition, and Cosmetics This page provide links to information on the relationship between food and nutrition and a wide range of health conditions and illnesses. Topics include breast feeding, mercury in fish, food irradia details... Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer Advice: Meat and Poultry Ground meat and ground poultry are more perishable than most foods. Improper handling and preparation can lead to bacterial food poisoning. This publication offers tips for handling and cooking groun details... Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer Education and Information on Food Safety Consumer oriented news, publications, and other resources on food and food safety. Includes recalls on meat and poultry products and the meat and poultry hotline. details... Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |