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 |
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 |
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 |
Federal/State Food Programs (FDA Prime Connection References)
FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition provides information about retail food protection, milk safety, and seafood safety. The site contains model national codes, FDA interpretive guidance... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Fight BAC! Campaign
Also available in: Spanish
This national public education campaign is sponsored by a public-private partnership of industry, government and consumer groups. The goal is to educate consumers on the problem of foodborne illness a... Details >
Partnership for Food Safety Education |
Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases
This site contains fact sheets, news releases, and research reports about foodborne diseases--some in Spanish and other languages.... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Irradiation of Meat and Poultry Products - Food Safety and Inspection Service
This site provides news, reports and public statements about this food safety measure designed to curb food-borne illness. Brochures and other educational material about the food irradiation process i... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
National Food Safety Programs
Visit this page for information about the federal government's plan to strengthen and improve food safety for the American people.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Foodborne Illness
This consumer health information article addresses how consumers, by following safe food handling practices in the home and adapting food safety principles related to imported and restaurant food, can... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
