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Food Safety
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Acrylamide 
 Acrylamide is a chemical that "is known to cause cancer in animals." It is used in the treatment of wastewater and "it appears to be produced naturally in some foods that have been cooked or processed at high temperature. ... The highest levels found so far were in starchy foods (potato and cereal products)." Includes a FAQ and a report on the health implications of acrylamide in food. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/foodsafety/chem/chemicals/acrylamide/en/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Acrylamide Infonet
"This network functions as a global resource and inventory of ongoing research on acrylamide in food. It includes formal research, surveillance/monitoring and industry investigations." The site also provides links to sites from national and regional government from around the world on this potential carcinogen found especially in fried starchy foods. From the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN), a project of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the University of Maryland. http://www.foodrisk.org/acrylamide/index.cfm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada en Direct
This organization "provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth" in Canada. The site provides documents about Canadian programs on topics such as food safety and quality, science and innovation, and the environment. Includes links to provincial and territorial sites and to other related sites. In English and French. Searchable. http://www.agr.gc.ca/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Avian Influenza
This site about avian influenza (bird flu) offers news, guidelines, food safety recommendations, vaccination information, frequently asked questions, updates about the latest outbreaks, and much more. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/guidelines/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, Livestock, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 3, 2004 CDC: Escherichia Coli O157:H7
Questions and answers about Escherichia coli O157:H7, "one of hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli [E. coli]," and a cause of foodborne illness. Topics include how this E. coli strain spreads, illness caused by the bacteria, prevention measures, and more. In English and Spanish. Provides a link to notices specifically about the 2006 E. coli O157:H7 outbreak from fresh spinach. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 18, 2006 CDC: The Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch
This division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes "Foodnet," a database of resources related to foodborne illnesses; the "Safe Water System," a "water quality intervention that employs simple, inexpensive and robust technologies appropriate for the developing world"; and "PulseNet," a consortium which among other things "perform[s] standardized molecular subtyping (or 'fingerprinting') of foodborne disease-causing bacteria." http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety, Water Last updated Apr 24, 2006 Center for Food Safety: Irradiation
This policy document expresses concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation "to weaken labeling of irradiated foods." Provides an overview of food irradiation, and addresses concerns with irradiation destroying the vitamin content of foods and with food irradiation as a solution to foodborne illness outbreaks. From the Center for Food Safety, "a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization." http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/food_irrad.cfm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 25, 2008 Center for Infectious Disease Research And Policy (CIDRAP)
This site provides information about infectious disease, focusing on bioterrorism and food safety. The site is updated daily with original content and links to medically reviewed sources on and off the Web. From the Center for Infectious Disease Research And Policy (CIDRAP). http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety, Public Health & Safety, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated May 11, 2005 Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
Publications and alerts from this "advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science." Features policy papers and other documents on topics such as youth and alcohol, alcohol advertising, food additives, foodborne illnesses, conflicts of interest in science, and nutrition labeling. Provides selected articles from the group's Nutrition Action Newsletter. http://www.cspinet.org/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 10, 2007 Children, Gardens, and Lead
"Lead particles may be found in and around gardens from two sources: from the air and from the soil. The following safety measures can be used as guidelines for those concerned." Topics include vinegar and soap solutions for washing vegetables, types and parts of vegetables that absorb more lead, and adding organic matter to the garden. Related resources are specific to New York. From the Cornell University Department of Horticulture. http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/misc/cgandlead.html Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Mar 9, 2005 Consumers Union
This site "provides informative and educational materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, product safety, and more." It also offers tips, current press releases, and materials in Spanish. Searchable. Companion site to their Consumer Reports Online . http://www.consumersunion.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jul 19, 2002 Cooking for Crowds
"The Cooking for Crowds curriculum offers practical food safety strategies for nonprofit organizations. This website offers all the tools necessary to carry out a Cooking for Crowds workshop." In addition to food safety advice, and teaching and evaluation materials, find recommendations for "a variety of low-cost food safety equipment resources." From Penn State University. http://www.cookingforcrowds.psu.edu/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 19, 2003 Fact Sheets: Hot Dogs and Food Safety
This document provides definitions and food safety guidelines for "frankfurters (a.k.a., hot dogs, wieners, or bologna) [which] are cooked and/or smoked sausages according to the Federal standards of identity." Some of the topics of discussion include casings, byproducts and variety meats, mechanically separated meat (MSM), and food product dating (such as "sell by" and "use by" dates). From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Hot_Dogs/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jul 16, 2007 Fight Bac!: Keep Food Safe From Bacteria
Website for a campaign to educate consumers about safe food handling. Includes fact sheets, material for children and teachers, outreach posters and fliers, research summaries, links to related websites, and other resources about cleaning, cooking, and refrigerating food. Also includes material about causes, symptoms, and the extent of foodborne illnesses. From the Partnership for Food Safety Education, a group of industry associations, consumer groups, and government agencies. http://fightbac.org/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 29, 2007 Food Irradiation: What is It?
Fact sheet about the "radiation of interest in food preservation [which] is ionizing radiation, also known as irradiation." Discussion topics include irradiation compared to pasteurization, regulation, the food irradiation process, approved uses and applications, and nutritional quality. From the Food Safety Project, Iowa State University Extension. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/irradiation/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 27, 2008 Food Protection Plan
Website for this U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "strategy to protect the nation's food supply from both unintentional contamination and deliberate attack." Provides the text of the plan, a fact sheet, questions and answers, progress summaries, photos, audio and video clips, news updates, and links to related food safety resources. From the FDA. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodSafetyPrograms/FoodProtectionPlan2007/default.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Food Protection Programs: Melons and Foodborne Illness
Brief details about the safe handling of melons. Topics include washing melons before cutting them, refrigeration of cut melons, and storage temperatures. "Cut melons may be served without refrigeration for a maximum of 4 hours. ... At the end of that time, any leftover melon must be thrown away. Other fruits ... are higher in acid and not as potentially dangerous." From Public Health, Seattle and King County, Washington. http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/factsheets/melons.aspx Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fruits & Vegetables, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Food Safety and Quality: Melamine
Background and news about food safety issues involving melamine, "a by-product of the coal industry. It is a chemical compound with numerous industrial uses." The focus is mostly on the melamine-contaminated dairy products in China (2008), with some material about the adulteration of pet food with melamine that caused deaths (due to kidney failure) of dogs and cats (2007). From the Agriculture & Consumer Protection Department, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations. http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/agns/chemicals_melamine_en.asp Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Food Safety Information for Hurricanes, Power Outages, & Floods
Collection of publications on consumer and industry food safety during hurricanes, flooding, and power outages. Consumer material addresses what to do before, during, and after these events, and industry publications provide guidance for restaurants, grocers, and transporters of food products. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/Emergencies/FloodsHurricanesPowerOutages/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Food Safety Website
A directory of annotated links to consumer publications, research studies, and organizations in seven broad food categories: meat, poultry, fish and seafood, milk and dairy, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Includes data on microorganisms related to food safety. Topics include food safety facts and myths, new products and technologies, pesticides, chemicals, food additives, labeling, and holiday food safety tips. From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Foodborne Illness A to Z
A browsable directory of foodborne illnesses and their definitions. Entries present prevention, treatment, and other general information in a FAQ format. Some listings include technical information and links to additional resources. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/foodborneoutbreaks/foodborne_az.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jul 28, 2006 Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook
Also known as the Bad Bug Book, this handbook contains information on foodborne pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and parasites) and natural toxins. Provides basic facts including their characteristics, habitat or source, associated foods, infective dose, characteristic disease symptoms, complications, recent and major outbreaks, and any susceptible populations. Links to relevant Entrez abstracts and GenBank genetic data. From the U.S. FDA, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 19, 2009 FoodNews.org
A practical wake-up call from the Environmental Working Group, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit environmental research organization. Find out what pesticides and toxic chemicals you and your family consume by taking an interactive tour by Supermarket, Kid's foods, Daily fare, or Fruit Salad. Select the foods you eat from drop-down menus and check-boxes, and the Foodnews computer calculates which pesticides are present. Based on lab tests for food contaminants conducted between 1992 and 1996 by the USDA or FDA. Data obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. A real eye opener. http://www.foodnews.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 1, 2002 FoodSafety.gov: Holidays
This site presents links to holiday food safety information from federal and state government agencies. Covers topics such as safe food handling and storage to prevent foodborne illness. Listen to podcasts on topics such as safe preparation of eggnog and preventing foodborne illness from food on the buffet table. Website maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/holidays/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 27, 2009 Foodspk.com
Find hundreds of Indo-Pakistani recipes, as well as Chinese, English (British), Italian, American, Arabic, and Mexican dishes. Searchable, or browse by cuisine and type of dish. Includes a food glossary, weights and measures conversion table (most recipes use metric measurements), and information on food safety, calories, and nutrition. Provides an illustrated list of spices and foods in both English and Urdu. A few misspellings, but overall a toothsome site. http://www.foodspk.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Freezing and Food Safety
Fact sheet about the safety of food kept in the freezers. "Here is some information on how to freeze food safely and how long to keep it." Topics include whether freezing destroys bacteria and parasites, nutrient retention, packaging and freezer burn, color changes, length of time, safe defrosting, refreezing, cooking frozen foods, power outages, and frozen eggs. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 24, 2007 FSIS Recalls
A regularly updated site about meat, poultry, and egg recalls. It offers a FAQ about food recalls in addition to listing federal and state information. The federal section lists active recalls and archived recalls. Active cases contain recall, description of the item, the date, and press release. The state section has active recalls only and has links to appropriate state agencies. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 21, 2007 Have a Healthy Super Bowl Party
This publication features health and safety tips for Super Bowl party hosts, covering food, alcohol, exercise, staying warm, and accident prevention. Includes links to several related fact sheets on topics such as activity-induced injuries, impaired driving, and food safety. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/men/superbowl/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 6, 2009 HealthInspections.com
News and background about health inspections of restaurants and other food facilities. Provides news stories and audio and video clips about recent inspection findings, tips for reading health inspection reports, and a searchable database of health inspection websites in the U.S. The site is "provided as a public service to spotlight the important work of health inspectors," by a provider of environmental health data management systems. http://healthinspections.com Topics: Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 17, 2007 Home Food Safety
The American Dietetic Association explains how to cook and store food safely as well as keep food preparation areas clean. The site offers a video and interactive kitchen with a quiz about food safety, a FAQ, a chance to ask experts questions, and a glossary of terms. Includes links to government and organization sites with further information about food safety. Interested users may subscribe to an electronic newsletter. Some information is available in Spanish. http://www.homefoodsafety.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 5, 2007 Infant Formula
This U.S. government site about infant formula includes "information about FDA's regulation of commercial infant formulas, commonly asked questions about infant formulas, links to other relevant resources, and how to report problems." Also includes alerts and safety information, and information about "new" ingredients such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid). From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/InfantFormula/default.htm Topics: Beverages, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, The Human Body Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Irradiated Food and Packaging
Background, consumer information, and updates about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of "the use of irradiation in the treatment of food and food packaging." Includes an August 2008 fact sheet about irradiation of iceberg lettuce and spinach, a food safety and irradiation FAQ, Federal Register documents, guidance and regulations, industry materials, and more. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/IrradiatedFoodPackaging/default.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Lasalocid in Eggs: Your Questions Answered
Questions and answers about lasalocid, "a feed additive that is used to prevent and treat a parasitic disease in chickens" in the United Kingdom and Europe. Features a discussion of the occurrence of lasalocid residues in eggs and the British Food Service Agency's advice about the safety of eating eggs. http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/faq/lascaloidfaq/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Melamine Contamination in China
Advisories and alerts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on "reports from China of infant formula contaminated with melamine." Provides a list of imported products (including infant formula from China in general, specific drinks, candy, and baked goods) that the public is advised not to consume due to possible melamine contamination, recalls, a consumer FAQ on melamine and melamine contamination, and related FDA announcements. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm179005.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Mercury in Fish: Your Questions Answered
Questions and answers about elevated mercury levels found in certain large predatory fish such as shark, marlin, swordfish, and tuna. Discusses the risks to pregnant and breast-feeding women. From the British Food Standards Agency (FSA), "an independent food safety watchdog." http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/faq/mercuryfish/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Aug 11, 2004 Modern Meat
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline show that "goes inside the world of the modern American meat industry and shows that this once simple product, the hamburger, is no longer so simple." Includes features on industrial meat, foodborne illnesses and meat safety, the meat inspection process, and politics. Provides interviews, a program transcript, video clips, and links to consumer resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/meat/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Mar 23, 2004 National Restaurant Association
This trade association site provides information about the restaurant industry, including articles from their magazine, industry takes on government issues, information on training and certification programs, and summaries of common foodborne illness as well as opinion papers on food quality and safety issues. Research data available includes some statistics, restaurant industry forecasts and trends. It also provides information on their publications for sale and has links to related sites. http://www.restaurant.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Travel Last updated Mar 21, 2001 Official Mad Cow Disease
Over 7,000 articles on mad cow disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), prions, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), scrapie, chronic wasting disease (CWD), transmissible mink encephalopathies (TME), and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). A project of the Sperling Biomedical Foundation. The science and news indexes are archived back to 1996; there is also a graphics archive with over 100 images. http://www.mad-cow.org/ Topics: Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 15, 2001 Pasteurization
Collection of links to information about pasteurization, which is "the application of heat to destroy human pathogens in foods." Provides general information about pasteurization, reports on target diseases of pasteurization (such as salmonella), and links specific to the pasteurization of eggs, juice, and milk. From the USDA Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO). http://fsrio.nal.usda.gov/document_reslist.php?product_id=142 Topics: Beverages, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 23, 2006 Perchlorate Questions and Answers
Fact sheet on the chemical perchlorate and its effects on the health of the human body and the food and water supply. Includes discussion of perchlorate in produce (such as lettuce), drinking water, and milk. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/ChemicalContaminants/Perchlorate/ucm077572.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Pistachio Product Recalls: Salmonella
Notices and alerts concerning U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) investigations of "Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. ... Because the pistachios were used as ingredients in a variety of foods, it is likely this recall will impact many products." Includes updates on recalls of specific products, links to background on Salmonella, and related material. From the FDA. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/Pistachio/default.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Prepare for Emergencies: Blackouts
Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides a power outage check-list and covers using generators and food safety. From the American National Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=92d51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Technology Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Public Citizen
Founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, this "national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization [was] founded ... to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts." The site highlights previous accomplishments (such as forcing Red Dye #2 off the market) as well as current issues and campaigns. Features news and reports about consumer issues such as auto safety, campaign finance, drug safety, healthcare, food safety, and more. Searchable. http://www.citizen.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 13, 2004 Questions and Answers About Dioxins
This site provides general information about dioxins, a group of chlorinated chemicals "formed as a result of combustion processes such as commercial or municipal waste incineration and from burning fuels." The site also features an "overview of the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] dioxin report," "food safety questions and answers," and "risk assessment questions and answers." From the Interagency Working Group on Dioxin (IWG), a coalition of several federal agencies. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/ChemicalContaminants/DioxinsPCBs/ucm077524.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 19, 2009 The Recipe Link
A collection of thousands of food-related Web sites. Topics include recipes, dieting, food safety, culinary careers, and more. Searchable and browsable. http://www.recipelink.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated May 4, 2005 Safe Food Handling: Barbecue Food Safety
Tips for safe outdoor grilling of meat and poultry. Topics include defrosting, marinating, transporting, keeping cold food cold and hot food hot, cleanliness, precooking, thorough cooking, reheating, serving, leftovers, safe smoking, pit roasting, and cancer risks from high-heat grilling. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated May 9, 2006 Safety of Duck and Goose: From Farm to Table
Questions and answers about ducks and geese, covering terminology of types of duck and goose meat, how ducks and geese are raised, inspection and grading, cuts of duck and goose meat, and safe handling, storage, defrosting, and cooking of the meat. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/duckgoos.htm Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Safety of Fresh Pork ... From Farm to Table
Fact sheet discussing health issues related to raising, storing, and preparing pork. Topics include whether antibiotics and hormones may be used in pork raising, how pork is inspected and graded, what to look for when buying pork, how pork qualifies as being "natural," what foodborne organisms are associated with pork, and safe handling and cooking. Also includes storage and cooking time charts. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Pork_from_Farm_to_Table/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 5, 2007 Seafood Selector
A collection focusing on health and environmental aspects of seafood. Provides a FAQ on seafood and health, an evaluation of fish oil supplements, a seafood selector (indicating health and environmental concerns), a seafood buying guide, and a recipe collection. From the nonprofit organization Environmental Defense. http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1521 Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Solution Source: Food Preparation, Safety and Storage
This collection of food tips includes topics related to canning, food safety, food storage, freezing food, jams and jellies, pickling, and other preservation and safety concerns. Some of the specific subjects include canning with a pressure canner, packing safe bag lunches, foods that do not freeze well, safe shipping of food, and making low or no-sugar jams. From Penn State Extension. http://solutions.psu.edu/Food_Preparation_Safety_Storage.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 Too Hard to Crack: Eggs With Drug Residues
Report on the risks of residue of the antibiotic lasalocid in eggs. Discusses the health implications, current regulations, and recommendations for consumer safety. From the Soils Association, a British organic food and farming organization. http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/a71fa2b6e2b6d3e980256a6c004542b4/fa9d31650dce364380256e76002cb538!OpenDocument&Highlight=2,eggs Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Toxic Treats
A set of investigative reports related to candy (mostly from Mexico) containing unsafe levels of lead. Features articles about lead-tainted chilies, Mexican candy makers, poisoned packaging, and border regulations. Also includes a narrated slide show, a toxic treats index with images of tainted candy, and links to background information. From the Orange County Register. Most material also available in Spanish. http://www2.ocregister.com/investigations/2004/lead/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Nov 19, 2009 Turkey for the Holidays
This guide includes information on turkey cooking techniques, selection, carving, side dishes, nutrition, food safety, and using leftovers. Also features interesting trivia and facts about turkey and Thanksgiving, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/ Topics: Birds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 4, 2009 U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Inspections, Compliance, Enforcements and Recalls
Collection of documents about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) programs related to inspections and compliance, product recalls, and foodborne illness. Includes documents on procedures and guidance for inspecting food and drug products and industries, FDA investigations, and related material. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ComplianceEnforcement/default.htm Topics: Drugs, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 9, 2009 U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides information about "the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I [reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to product will cause serious adverse health consequences]." Products include food, drugs, and medical devices. Users may sign up for alerts to stay current. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm Topics: Drugs, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 9, 2009 USDA Actions: News Releases and Statements [February 2008 Beef Recall]
Collection of statements, transcripts, and audio on Humane Society of the United States' cattle handling allegations regarding California's Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company, which led to a February 2008 recall of its beef. Topics addressed include the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection system, supply of meat to federal food and nutrition programs, and "downer" (non-ambulatory disabled) livestock. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=usda_actions.xml Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 27, 2008 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 Washington State Department of Health: Nutrition & Physical Activity
This site provides information about nutrition, physical activity, and weight management programs in Washington state. Find the "Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan" and information on programs such as WIC (Women, Infants and Children), food safety, 5 A Day, and the Basic Food Nutrition Education Program (BFNEP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program). Searchable. http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/nutritionPA/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 23, 2004 www.FoodSafety.gov
A gateway to food safety information from various agencies of the federal government. Contains information for consumers, children, educators, and those in the food service industry. Includes advice on food and water safety, and news about product recalls and warnings. Provides links to online publications on food imports, food handling, foodborne pathogens, and contaminants. Lists agencies for reporting illnesses or product complaints. Maintained by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.foodsafety.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 18, 2004 |
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