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General Food Safety Sites
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| 7921 | The Produce Traceability Initiative |
The Produce Traceability Initiative URL: http://producetraceability.org/ Format:  This website is an online resource to aid produce companies in the transition to new traceability measures proposed by the joint Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI). PTI is designed to help the industry maximize the effectiveness of current traceback procedures, while developing a standardized industry approach to enhance the speed and efficiency of traceability systems for the future.  view details
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20090209Feb 9, 2009 |
| 7500 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Proposal for a New Regulation on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers URL: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/consultation/infoprovisionreg.pdf Format:  The European Commission has published a proposal on the provision of information to consumers when they buy food, and the Agency has now issued a consultation document on the proposals. The same consultation in Scotland is on another webpage. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency hide details |
20080214Feb 14, 2008 |
| 7505 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Draft Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (England) Regulations 2008 URL: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/consultation/allergenlabelconsulteng08.pdf Format: The Food Standards Agency seeks views on the the draft Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (England) Regulations 2008. Separate but parallel legislation will be made in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The same consultation in Scotland is on another webpage. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency hide details |
20080204Feb 4, 2008 |
| 7495 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Small Plant News URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Small_Plant_News/index.asp Format: This newsletter is written for small and very small federal and state-inspected establishment owners and operators who produce meat, poultry and egg products. Get help, in plain language, translating FSIS rules and regulations into daily operational practices. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture hide details |
20080204Feb 4, 2008 |
| 7479 | Singletary, L.B., et al. |
Small Plant News (Volume 1, Number 3) URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Small_Plant_News_Dec2007/index.asp Format: This newsletter is written for small and very small federal and state-inspected establishment owners and operators who produce meat, poultry and egg products. Content of this issue includes 'Assistance Available to Small Plants in Rural Areas', 'Food Safety Resources', 'Food Defense Plan: Why It's Essential', and more. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture hide details |
20080204Feb 4, 2008 |
| 7313 | Nord, M.; Prell, M. |
Struggling To Feed the Family: What Does It Mean To Be Food Insecure? URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/June07/Features/Struggling.htm Format: Feature article subtitled, "Food insecurity statistics shed light on hardships households face in meeting their food needs". view details
Source: Amber Waves, June 2007/Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20070600Jun 2007 |
| 7263 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077331.htm Format: Information for consumers on shopping for, storing, preparing, and serving fresh and frozen seafood, including special health notes for pregnant women and other susceptible groups. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20060800Aug 2006 |
| 7184 | Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, European Commission |
Food Hygiene & Safety URL: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/hygienelegislation/dvd/index.html Format:  Online magazine explaining the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection's new rules for the hygiene of foodstuffs, available in 20 languages. view details
Source: Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, European Commission hide details |
20060626Jun 26, 2006 |
| 7138 | Sheehan, J.F. |
On the Safety of Raw Milk (With a Word About Pasteurization) URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/MilkSafety/ConsumerInformationAboutMilkSafety/ucm165048.htm Format:  Presentation slides concerning the safety of unpasteurized milk and dairy products. Describes risks related to Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter jejuni, and Listeria monocytogenes and outlines common myths related to pasterurization. view details
Source: Office of Plant and Dairy Foods, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20060512May 12, 2006 |
| 7050 | National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods |
Response to the Questions Posed by FSIS Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/NACMCF_Report_Safe_Cooking_Poultry_032406.pdf Format: Draft document adopted on March 24, 2006 presenting "guidelines for consumers for the safe cooking of poultry products." The report responds to questions posed to the NACMCF by USDA and FSIS and makes several recommendations, including a minimum internal temperature requirement for the preparation of poultry products. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20060324Mar 24, 2006 |
| 7117 | Office of Food Safety, Defense, and Outreach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S. URL: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/HealthEducators/ucm106675.pdf Format: "Community Educator's Guide To A Serious Foodborne Risk," including a Q&A, Consumer Brochure, Community Flyer, and more. Available in both English and Spanish. view details
Source: Office of Food Safety, Defense, and Outreach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20060100Jan 2006 |
| 6605 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Advice to Consumers: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/FoodAllergensLabeling/ucm106890.htm Format: Questions and answers on the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, including questions on changes to food labels, gluten, and advice for consumers with food allergy. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20051212Dec 12, 2005 |
| 4147 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") and Food Safety URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm085550.htm Format: Questions and answers regarding avian influenza and eggs and poultry products. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20051129Nov 29, 2005 |
| 7090 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Safe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299 Format: Consumer tips on buying, storing, and preparing produce and fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Includes a Q&A section. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20051103Nov 3, 2005 |
| 3624 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Commonly Asked Questions About BSE in Products Regulated by FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) URL: http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/ucm111482.htm Format: Questions and answers to questions related to BSE. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20050630Jun 30, 2005 |
| 5537 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
Safety Concerns as a Result of Fish Consumption in the Tsunami Affected Regions URL: ftp://ftp.fao.org/FI/DOCUMENT/tsunamis_05/issues/safety_concerns.pdf Format: Memo regarding the generally false rumors that fish in the areas hit by the recent tsunami are unsafe to eat. It is noted, however, that damage to water utilities could potentially cause contamination of fishing areas. A press release version of the memo, with additional links, can be found here. view details
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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20050114Jan 14, 2005 |
| 5563 | New Zealand Food Safety Authority |
What's Really In Your Food URL: http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/whats-really-in-your-food/index.htm Format: The NZFSA prepared this information for consumers in response to recent "flawed" newspaper articles on food safety. view details
Source: New Zealand Food Safety Authority hide details |
20050100Jan 2005 |
| 4172 | Office of Plant and Dairy Foods, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Furan in Food URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/ChemicalContaminants/Furan/ucm078451.htm Format: Questions and answers regarding furan in foods and FDA's activities regarding furan in foods. view details
Source: Office of Plant and Dairy Foods, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20040507May 7, 2004 |
| 4069 | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
FDA Statement on Lead Contamination in Certain Candy Products Imported from Mexico URL: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2004/ucm108278.htm Format: Statement regarding Mexican candies and snack items that may contain high levels of lead, including products containing chili powder and products "sold in poorly made glazed ceramic vessles". view details
Source: Food and Drug Administration
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20040409Apr 9, 2004 |
| 4006 | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish: 2004 EPA and FDA Advice For: Women Who Might Become Pregnant, Woman Who are Pregnant, Nursing Mothers, Young Children URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/FoodbornePathogensContaminants/Methylmercury/ucm115662.htm Format: This advisory provides recommendations regarding the consumption of fish and shellfish for certain groups of women and children. There is also a section of "Frequently Asked Questions about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish". view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20040300Mar 2004 |
| 3892 | International Food Information Council Foundation |
Animal Diseases in the News: What You Need to Know URL: http://ific.org/publications/other/animaldisom.cfm Format: This page provides information on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), foot and mouth disease (FMD), and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or avian flu), including summaries of the diseases and a discussion of who is at risk. Links are provided for further information. view details
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation
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20040200Feb 2004 |
| 2097 | International Food Information Council Foundation |
Questions and Answers About Acrylamide URL: http://ific.org/publications/qa/acrylamideqa.cfm Format: Questions and answers regarding acrylamide in foods. view details
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation
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20031000Oct 2003 |
| 7875 | Gilbert, R.J.; de Louvois, J.; Donovan, T.; Little, C.; Nye, K.; Ribeiro, C.D.; Richards, J.; Roberts, D.; Bolton, F.J. |
Guidelines for the microbiological quality of some ready-to-eat foods sampled at point of sale URL: http://www.hpa.org.uk/cdph/issues/CDPHVol3/no3/guides_micro.pdf Format: These guidelines for the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat foods represent a revision and expansion of guidelines first published by the PHLS in September 1992 and revised in March 1996. The latest guidelines incorporate many of the constructive comments received from food examiners and other microbiologists within and outside the PHLS and from environmental health officers throughout the United Kingdom. This document reviews the changes and the reasons they were made and sets out the new guidelines. It also clarifies the role of food examiners in interpreting the microbiological results of formal samples.. view details
Source: Communicable Disease and Public Health: Vol. 3 No. 3 pp. 163-167.
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200300002003 |
| 1289 | Outreach and Information Center, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
1-888-SAFEFOOD: CFSAN's Toll-Free Information Line URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm Format: Information on the CFSAN Automated Information Line that provides consumers and industry with recorded information on food safety issues. You may also request information from information specialists during their business hours. See the Contact Us box for the SAFEFOOD telephone number.. view details
Source: Outreach and Information Center, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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20020500May 2002 |
| 1364 | Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) |
Microbiological Food Safety for Children and Vulnerable Groups URL: http://www.ifst.org/science_technology_resources/general_resources/advisory_statements/19578/Microbiological_Food_Safety_for_Children__and__Vulnerable_Groups Format: This document outlines safe practices for preventing foodborne illness in young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons who have an impaired immune system. view details
Source: Institute of Food Science and Technology
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20010900Sep 2001 |
| 1840 | Society of Toxicology |
Risk Assessment: What's It All About? URL: http://www.toxicology.org/AI/NEWS/news-riskassess.asp Format: This page gives a brief overview of risk assessment in a question-and-answer format, designed for a general audience. view details
Source: Society of Toxicology
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19991111Nov 11, 1999 |
| 1292 | Kurtzweil, P. |
[ARCHIVE] Critical Steps Toward Safer Seafood URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080617154558/http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdsafe3.html Format: This report discusses FDA's implementation of the HACCP program and other FDA measures to protect the safety of seafood products. Near the end of the report there is information for consumers on how to safely buy and cook seafood. view details
Source: FDA Consumer, November-December 1997, Food and Drug Administration
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19990200Feb 1999 |
| 4664 | Ministerium für Ernährung und Ländlichen … Württemberg |
Acrylamid in Lebensmitteln [in German] URL: http://www.mlr.baden-wuerttemberg.de/cgi/styleguide/content.pl?ARTIKEL_ID=13090 Format: This page provides background information on acrylamide in foods and links to data on acrylamide occurrence in foods, consumer information, and more. view details
Source: Ministerium für Ernährung und Ländlichen … Württemberg
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| 290 | Ecologic, Inc. |
Ag BioTech InfoNet URL: http://www.biotech-info.net/ Format: This site provides resources for educators and consumers on biotechnology issues. view details
Source: Ecologic, Inc.
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| 4083 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Ask Karen URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/Ask_Karen/index.asp#Question Format: This web page allows you to ask questions of Karen, the "FSIS Virtual Representative," regarding ways to prevent foodborne illness, including how to safely store, handle, and prepare meat, poultry, and egg products. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 7310 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Barbecue and Food Safety URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/index.asp Format: This web page gives you some simple guidelines for grilling food safely. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 7309 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Be Food Safe URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Be%5FFoodSafe/ Format: The Be Food Safe campaign is designed to educate consumers about preventing foodborne illness through the four easy lessons of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Food Safety and Nutrition go hand-in-hand. Consumer education materials included with posters, brochures, and activity books. view details
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| 295 | Blonz, Ed |
Blonz Guide to Nutrition, Food Science and Health URL: http://blonz.com/ Format: Links to internet resources in nutrition, health and food, as well as links to major news, academic, and government sites. view details
Source: Blonz, Ed
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| 4021 | College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University |
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) - Also Known as 'Mad Cow Disease' URL: http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/biosecurity/animal/BSE/default.html Format: This page links to information and resources related to BSE. view details
Source: College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
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| 5044 | British Nutrition Foundation |
British Nutrition Foundation URL: http://www.nutrition.org.uk Format: Charitable organization that promotes nutritional wellbeing. The website includes consumer information, educational materials, news and media information, events, publications, information on their projects, and more. view details
Source: British Nutrition Foundation
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| 169 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm Format: Homepage for the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, offers links to a variety of food safety and consumer information. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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| 453 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Consumer Advice URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/default.htm Format: Gives answers to consumers for common questions regarding foodborne illness, food preparation, food away from home, food storage, seafood, produce and fruit juice, dietary supplements, cosmetics, nutrition and weight loss, food labeling, and more. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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| 503 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) |
Consumer Centre URL: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/concene.shtml Format: Information for consumers on allergy alerts, food recalls, biotechnology, and food facts. view details
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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| 2679 | Consumers Union |
Consumers Union Food Safety Issues URL: http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_food.html Format: This site by the publisher of Consumer Reports presents food safety issues of concern to consumers. view details
Source: Consumers Union
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| 4669 | European Food Information Council |
Coolfood URL: http://www.coolfoodplanet.org Format: This website provides nutrition and food safety information and learning activities for kids and adolescents. view details
Source: European Food Information Council
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| 5097 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Eatwell URL: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/ Format: Website for consumers on such topics as food safety, food labels, nutrition, obesity and healthy weight, other health issues, and more. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency
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| 2053 | European Food Information Council |
European Food Information Council URL: http://www.eufic.org/gb/home/home.htm Format: Non-profit organization that disseminates food-related information. The website includes a newsletter, brochures and fact sheets, and a listing of upcoming events. view details
Source: European Food Information Council hide details |
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| 509 | Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) |
Federal Citizen Information Center URL: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ Format: Links for consumers on a wide variety of topics, including health and food. view details
Source: Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
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| 241 | Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) |
Federal Citizen Information Center: Food URL: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/food.htm Format: Consumer-oriented food safety publications that can be ordered in hard copy or viewed online. view details
Source: Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration hide details |
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| 304 | Office of FirstGov, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) |
[ARCHIVE] FirstGov for Consumers: Food URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080430091455/http://www.consumer.gov/food.htm Format: Resources on labeling, nutrition, product recalls, safety, and commodities. view details
Source: Office of FirstGov, U.S. General Services Administration
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| 99 | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Food and Drug Administration URL: http://www.fda.gov Format: Information about FDA activities and links to sites of its various centers for the regulation of food, drugs, medical devices, veterinary drugs and feeds, cosmetics and more. view details
Source: Food and Drug Administration
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| 297 | Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Food and Nutrition Information Center URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/index.html Format: Food and nutrition resource lists designed for consumers, professionals, and educators. view details
Source: Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 1274 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
[ARCHIVE] Food Labeling and Nutrition URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080221170213/http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html Format: This FDA site addresses the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. It includes information on how to use food labels, consumer nutrition and health information, industry information, guidance, and regulations, health and nutrient content claims, and more. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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| 252 | International Food Information Council Foundation |
Food Safety & Nutrition Information URL: http://ific.org/food/ Format: Access to background and educational information, articles, and other resources related to agriculture and food production, food allergies and asthma, food biotechnology, food safety and new technology, and international food safety resources. view details
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation
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| 2792 | Food Safety Authority of Ireland |
Food Safety Authority of Ireland URL: http://www.fsai.ie/ Format: Authority to ensure food safety and hygiene in Ireland. The website includes advice for consumers, research and statistics, information for those in the food industry, training information, alerts, a newsletter, publications, and more. view details
Source: Food Safety Authority of Ireland
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| 271 | Food Science Department, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University |
Food Safety Database URL: http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/database.html Format: Database of food safety information, including documents, websites, and guidelines, that can be targeted to producers, processors, retailers or consumers. view details
Source: Food Science Department, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
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| 145 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Food Safety Education URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/index.asp Format: Resources on food safety education for consumers and professionals. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 2839 | Food Safety Information Center, Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Food Safety Links - Non-English Food Safety Resources URL: http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/fsic/fseddb/fseddbexcerpts.php?Focus=Non-English%20Materials Format: Links to a variety of food safety resources for 36 different languages. view details
Source: Food Safety Information Center, Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 7861 | Food Safety Network |
Food Safety Network URL: http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca/aspx/public/default.aspx Format: The Food Safety Network (FSN) is a Canadian center for information and research on food safety issues. The FSN provides a bilingual service using current food safety knowledge to help consumers and health professionals make decisions. Included are various fact sheets and information pertaining to Food Production, Food Risks, Food and Health, and Food Preparation.. view details
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| 289 | Food Safety Project, Iowa State University Extension |
Food Safety Project URL: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/ Format: Project to provide educational materials on food safety to consumers, educators, and students. The website includes news, publications, lessons and educational materials, a glossary, resources for food processors, and more. view details
Source: Food Safety Project, Iowa State University Extension
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| 1349 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Food Safety Publications URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/index.asp Format: This page provides links to consumer-oriented food safety publications. view details
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| 1667 | Pennsylvania State University |
Food Safety Throughout the Food System URL: http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/ Format: This website offers seasonal food safety information, search engines for food safety and food preservation publications, news, courses and events, educational materials, and more. view details
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| 799 | Food Products Association (FPA) |
Food Safety: We All Have a Hand in It URL: http://www.fpa-food.org/upload/pdfs/FoodSafety.pdf Format: Overview of food safety guidelines for consumers. view details
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| 4726 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Food Security & Emergency Preparedness URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Defense_&_Emergency_Response/index.asp Format: This page links to consumer and industry information and guidelines, news, policy documents, and other resources related to food security and food safety in emergencies, including weather-related emergencies. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 263 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Food Standards Agency URL: http://www.food.gov.uk/ Format: Homepage of the UK's agency responsible for food safety. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency
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| 4230 | University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County |
FOOD: Safety, Nutrition, Preparation: "Helping Every Time You Eat" URL: http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ Format: This website, aimed at consumers and educators, provides information and resources on food safety, nutrition, and weight management. view details
Source: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
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| 140 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Foodborne Illness URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/default.htm Format: Links to food safety articles, documents, and other food safety resources for consumers. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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| 800 | Food Products Association (FPA) |
Foodborne Illness URL: http://www.fpa-food.org/upload/pdfs/FoodborneIllness.pdf Format: Overview of foodborne illness including symptoms and prevention techniques. view details
Source: Food Products Association
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| 440 | Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Foodborne Illness URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodborneinfections_g.htm Format: General and technical information on all aspects of foodborne diseases. view details
Source: Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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| 1354 | Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) |
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Science, Nutrition, and Safety: Part 1 of 4 URL: http://www.ifst.org/science_technology_resources/general_resources/faqs/ Format: This page and the other 3 related pages (links are provided from the 1st page) answer common consumer questions about the safety of certain foods, nutrition, food poisoning, food additives, packaging, and food science. view details
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| 3599 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Frequently Asked Questions: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: "Mad Cow Disease" URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Bovine_Spongiform_Encephalopathy_Mad_Cow_Disease/index.asp Format: These FAQs provide basic information about BSE. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 1351 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
FSIS Print and Multimedia Publications URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/index.asp Format: This page provides links to FSIS publications. Includes a section on food safety education and consumer information and a section on policy documents and reports. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 1094 | Health Canada |
Health Canada Online: Keeping You Informed URL: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/index.html Format: Canadian agency for developing health policy, enforcing health regulations, and promoting disease prevention and healthy living. The website includes consumer advisories and food safety news, information on diseases, conditions, and health protection, and much more. view details
Source: Health Canada
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| 302 | Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) |
Healthfinder - Your Guide to Reliable Health Information URL: http://www.healthfinder.gov/ Format: Resource list of health information materials. view details
Source: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| 4571 | American Dietetic Association/ConAgra Foods Foundation |
Home Food Safety . . . It's In Your Hands URL: http://www.homefoodsafety.org Format: Website to educate consumers about home food safety. Includes tips, FAQs, a glossary, information for kids, materials in Spanish, media information, and more. view details
Source: American Dietetic Association/ConAgra Foods Foundation hide details |
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| 2263 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Irradiation of Meat and Poultry Products URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Irradiation_Resources/index.asp Format: This page on the irradiation of meat and poultry products includes questions and answers, consumer publications, notices, directives, guidance documents, FDA petitions, rules, press releases, and backgrounders on food irradiation. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 1049 | Food Science Institute, Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University |
K-State Extension Food Safety URL: http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 Format: This website provides information for consumers on hot topics in food safety, food safety tips, fact sheets, and more. view details
Source: Food Science Institute, Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University hide details |
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| 4461 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Lead URL: http://www.cdc.gov/lead/ Format: This page links to resources on lead for consumers and professionals, including fact sheets, toxicological information, and more. view details
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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| 4475 | American Meat Institute (AMI) |
MEATSAFETY.org URL: http://www.meatsafety.org Format: This website provides information for consumers regarding meat safety, including information on such topics as safe handling, inspection, hot topics, and more. view details
Source: American Meat Institute
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| 1984 | National Coalition for Food Safe Schools |
National Coalition for Food Safe Schools URL: http://www.foodsafeschools.org/ Format: Collaborative organization that works to improve food safety in schools. The website includes links related to food safety in such areas as school food service, food handling, food temperature, food recalls, food allergies, cooperative extension, and more. view details
Source: National Coalition for Food Safe Schools hide details |
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| 395 | National Consumers League |
National Consumers League URL: http://www.nclnet.org/ Format: Private, nonprofit consumer group that advocates consumer views on issues including food safety. view details
Source: National Consumers League
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| 388 | NSF International |
NSF International URL: http://www.nsf.org/ Format: Non-profit organization that develops quality standards and training related to health, food, water, and environmental quality. view details
Source: NSF International
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| 5476 | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Nutrition.gov: Smart Nutrition Starts Here URL: http://www.nutrition.gov/ Format: Portal to resources on nutrition, food composition, weight control, food safety, dietary supplements, food allergy, and other subjects for consumers, healthcare workers, and researchers. view details
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 4984 | Cutter, C.N. |
Proper Care and Handling of Venison From Field to Table URL: http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk066.pdf Format: Guidelines for hunters on safely handling, processing, and preparing deer. view details
Source: College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
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| 2347 | National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, Michigan State University |
RUSick2 Foodborne Disease Forum URL: http://www.rusick2.msu.edu/ Format: Do you suspect that you have food poisoning? Compare notes! Maybe you and other sick people ate the same foods. Share and Compare at Michigan State University's Foodborne Disease Forum. view details
Source: National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, Michigan State University
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| 1124 | Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, U.S. Army |
USACHPPM: Readiness thru Health URL: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ Format: This center provides support for the implementation of preventive medicine and public health services in the U.S. Army. The website includes information for consumers on topics such as BSE and dietary supplements. There are also descriptions of the different research departments, links to publications, training and conference info, and more. view details
Source: Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, U.S. Army
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| 486 | Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/mph/index.htm Format: Hotline, accessible by phone or on the web, with answers to questions on the safety of meat and poultry. view details
Source: Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 1193 | Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech |
Virginia Cooperative Extension: Knowledge for the CommonWealth URL: http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ Format: Associated with Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, this organization provides educational resources on topics including food safety. The website includes publications for consumers on a variety of food safety issues. view details
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| 4619 | Aid Infodienst/German Centre for Documentation and Information in Agriculture, German Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture |
Was wir essen Foren - Acrylamid [in German] URL: http://www.waswiressen.de/fusetalk/categories.cfm?catid=9 Format: Forum for consumer questions and answers from experts regarding acrylamide. view details
Source: Aid Infodienst/German Centre for Documentation and Information in Agriculture, German Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture
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| 1011 | Washington State University (WSU) |
Washington State University: Food Safety Information for Consumers URL: http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/ Format: This site provides information on personal hygiene, cooking foods adequately, avoiding cross-contamination, keeping foods at safe temperatures, avoiding risky foods and water, and food preservation. view details
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| 798 | Food Products Association (FPA) |
What is Food Biotechnology? URL: http://www.fpa-food.org/upload/pdfs/FoodBiotechnology.pdf Format: A brief overview of biotechnology for consumers. view details
Source: Food Products Association
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