FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - includes a
variety of information on U.S. food issues, foodborne illnesses, labeling,
nutrition, and food
allergies.
FoodSafety.gov - federal government site that includes news and
safety alerts,
and information on how to
report
illnesses and product complaints.
Foodborne Illnesses - information on the causes, symptoms, and
treatment of food and waterborne illnesses. From the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Bad Bug Book - an introduction to foodborne pathogenic microorganisms
and natural toxins.
National Food Safety Initiative - government policy and initiatives
regarding food safety. From the Food and Drug Administration.
Food Safety and Inspection Service - U.S. agency charged with
ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products.
Center For Food Safety (CFS) - established to address the impacts of
the food production system on human health, animal welfare, and the
environment.
Food Poisoning - and How to Prevent It - discussion of ready-to-eat
food and food poisoning. From the Victoria, Australia Department of Human
Services.
Foodborne Illness Educational Materials Database - information about
foodborne illness prevention. From the USDA and FDA.
How Toxic is Your Diet? - 1997 article from Inter Press Services.
FoodCrisis.com - gateway to information on issues and crises in the
food industry worldwide.
Organic Consumers Association - nonprofit, public interest
organization dedicated to building a healthy, safe, and sustainable system
of food production and consumption.
Safe-Kitchen Tips - "95% of food-borne illness is probably
preventable. Here are some tips on what you can do." From Nutrition
Action.
Wright's PestLaw - provides full-text, pesticide-related laws,
regulations, PR notices, and EPA enforcement decisions. Includes the full
text of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act.
Safe Tables Our Priority - composed of victims of foodborne illness
and concerned individuals and organizations who recognize the threat of
emerging microorganisms in the food supply.
Food
Safety Inspection Service
Extensive
information - pathogens, standards, rules - excellent!
U.C.
Davis -- HACCP Pages Comprehensive
source of HACCP and safety information for the seafood industry
Fishmart
FDA
guidelines for seafood HACCP programs
University
of Florida Prime
site for HACCP and food safety issues -- National Food Safety Database
Aquatic
Network Information
for HACCP applications in aquaculture
FDA
Information Line Straight
from the U.S. Government
Texas
A&M University -- IFSE Good
source of a wide range of food safety information
University
of Maryland News
center for HACCP happenings whic