Preventing Foodborne Illness
Food safety is important to public health. According to estimates by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness every year causing 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Educated consumers can help lower these numbers.
For information about food recalls visit foodsafety.gov.
Precautions to take and information regarding your food and water after a flood may be found at Food Safety After a Flood.
Focus on Food Safety Materials will assist you in giving your food staff the knowledge and training needed to keep food safe.
Food allergies can range from merely irritating to life-threatening. For recommendations on how to protect yourself you may visit FDA Food Allergen Labeling Advice for Consumers.
Emergency: Is Your Food Safe gives you answers to common food questions and guidance on safe procedures when handling food.
Learn more about fighting foodborne illness, safe food handling, and other food safety information and good ideas for curricula at Fight Bac! Educating Consumers.
Kitchen Companion, Your Safe Food Handbook is a food safety handbook that has the basic information you need to know about food safety, including up-to-date information.
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