Gateway to US Government Food Safety Information -- http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Provides links to selected government food safety-related information. Most US government web sites are listed.
Holiday Meats -- http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic3565.htm
Safe food preparation, roasting times and temperatures for many kinds of meat and poultry.
National Center for Food Safety and Technology -- http://www.iit.edu/~ncfs/
Information about this consortium of food companies, the U.S Food and Drug Administration, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
OurFood -- http://www.ourfood.com/
Information on contents of packaged food.
Food Safety -- http://www.foodpres.com/safety.htm
Includes information on the prevention of foodborne illness such as proper cooking temperatures and handling of foods.
Fight Bac! -- http://www.fightbac.org/
Information about cross-contamination and how bacteria spreads.
USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center -- http://www.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/index.html
Information and discussion of the issues.
Clemson Extension: Food Safety for the Chronically Ill -- http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic3643.htm
Factsheet covering foods to avoid, safe handling and preparation, and eating in restaurants.
National Food Safety Database -- http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/
An educational resource put together by the National Food Safety Database team, United States Department of Agriculture, and the University of Florida. It has a database of industry and consumer information, and news on safety issues from around the world.
CDC: FAQ - Botulism -- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism_g.htm
Presents facts and information.
Food Safety Info Line -- http://www.foodsafetyline.org/
Series of factsheets about the safe handling of food. Also provides a hotline to call with questions.
Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education -- http://www.canfightbac.org/
National association of public and private organizations committed to educating Canadians about the ease and importance of food safety in the home.
Food Safety -- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_food_safety
Series of factsheets from the University of Florida.
Food Irradiation - Frequently Asked Questions -- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodirradiation.htm
How it's used, what safety precautions are in place, and what benefits it brings. From the US Centers for Disease Control.
Facts about Food Irradiation -- http://www.iaea.org/programmes/nafa/d5/public/foodirradiation.pdf
Information from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands -- http://www.homefoodsafety.org/
Site offers extensive information on the subject.
Food Safety Education and Consumer Information -- http://www.fsis.usda.gov/food_safety_education/
Information from the United States Department of Agriculture on safe food handling and preparation procedures.
Kitchen Safety Tips -- http://www.premiersystems.com/recipes/kitchen-safety/
Tips for safely using deep fat fryers and knives, and working around the stove.
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