LINKS OF INTEREST
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information (USDA, FDA, USEPA, CDC) HTML
The Bad Bug Book (USDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) HTML
HACCP Web Pages (USDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) HTML
Food Safety (Washington State University) HTML
Safe Food Information (Washington State University) HTML
Food Safety (Pennsylvania State University) HTML
Food Safety Information Website (free slides and videos) HTML
Food Safety in the News - News Related to Organic Foods (Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia) HTML
The Ultimate Home Safety Guide - includes Guide to Food Safety (The Renters Guide) HTML
Residue Violation Information System (USDA FSIS) PDF
FSIS Quarterly Enforcement Reports (USDA FSIS) HTML
Advice on SARS and Potential for Food Transmission (FoodHACCP.com) HTML
- Detection methods for foodborne microorganisms -
Biotech Industry Supplier Registry (BiosciRegsiter) HTML
Information on Rapid Method Companies (Rapid Microbiology - Ireland) HTML
Performance Tested Methods - Rapid Method Kits (AOAC Research Institute) HTML
Rapid Testing Methods for Food Pathogens (Merck - Germany) pdf
Food and Consumer Product Testing/Professional laboratory Services (EMSL Analytical, Inc.) HTML
Food Safety Testing (Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Intitiatives) HTML
GENERAL INFORMATION
Foodborne Illness and Disease Factsheets (USDA, FSIS) HTML
What is Food-Borne Illness? (University of Arizona) PDF
Food Safety, Preparation and Storage Tips - What is Foodborne Illness? (University of Arizona) HTML
Food Safety, Preparation and Storage Tips - Reporting a Foodborne Illness (University of Arizona) HTML
Animal Production Food Safety Programs (University of California-Davis) HTML
Foodborne Illness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases) HTML
Protect Yourself: Food Safety Tips (LaboratoryTechnician.org) HTML
FOOD CONTAMINANTS - BACTERIA
What are Bacteria, Yeasts and Molds? (University of Georgia) PDF / HTML
- Campylobacter -
Campylobacter (University of Arizona) HTML
Campylobacter Questions and Answers (FSIS) HTML
Food Safety Facts on Campylobacter (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) HTML
Campylobacter - General Information (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
- Clostridium -
Clostridium Botulinum (University of Arizona) HTML
Botulism - General Information (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
- E. coli -
E. coli (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
E. coli (University of Arizona) HTML
E. coli O157:H7 - Concerns and Challenges for the Next Millennium (Purdue University) PDF / HTML
- Hepatitis -
Hepatitis A Virus (University of Arizona) HTML
Hepatitis A (Ecolab) HTML
Hepatitis A (Directors of Health Promotion & Education) HTML
- Listeria -
Listeria (University of Arizona) HTML
Listeria monocytogenes: Survival of the Fittest (Purdue University) PDF / HTML
Listeriosis (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
- Salmonella -
Salmonella (University of Arizona) HTML
Salmonella and Eggs (Kansas State University) PDF
Salmonellosis (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
Salmonella serotype Enteritidis (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
Salmonella and Food Safety: Q&A (University of Maine) HTML
- Staphylococcus -
Staphylococcus aureus (University of Arizona) HTML
HACCP
HACCP Principles (North Carolina State University) HTML
Guidelines for Risk Reduction of Microbial Introduction into Poultry Flocks and Products (University of California-Davis) PDF
Controlling Food Safety Using the HACCP Approach and Prerequisite Program (Purdue University) PDF
HACCP Videos (University of Nebraska) HTML
Designing a HACCP Plan for Shell Egg Processing Plants (North Carolina State University) PDF
PREVENTING FOODBORNE ILLNESS
Food Safety - It's in Your Hands (Purdue University) HTML
Seguridad Alimentaria: Está en sus Manos (Purdue University) HTML
Preventing Foodborne Illness (University of Georgia) PDF
You Can Prevent Foodborne Illness (Washington State University) PDF
Food Product Dating and Storage Times (University of Arizona) PDF / HTML
Package Dating of Goods (University of Arizona) PDF
- Proper handling/cooking -
Time and Temperature Make a Difference (University of Arizona) PDF
Cutting Boards (Plastic vs. Wood) (University of Arizona) PDF
Safe Cooking of Poultry (University of Arizona) HTML
Microwave Cooking (University of Arizona) HTML
Tips, Tools and Travel-Safe Foods for Summer Food Safety (University of Nebraska) HTML
Safe Food Preparation and Handling (University of Nebraska) HTML
Barbecue Safety (University of Arizona) HTML
Grilling Outdoors- Safely (Texas A&M) PDF
Enjoy Poultry Meat Safely (Texas A&M) PDF
IRRADIATION
Irradiation and Food Safety: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions HTML
Food Irradiation (Center for Infectious Disease, University of Minnesota) HTML
Consumer Acceptance of Irradiated Meat and Poultry Products (USDA) PDF / HTML
Food Irradiation (University of Arizona) PDF
Food Irradiation Tip Sheet (University of Arizona) HTML
Irradiation of Raw Poultry (Texas A&M) PDF
Irradiation Helps Preserve Foods (Texas A&M) HTML
Food Irradiation - frequently asked questions (Centers for Disease Control) HTML
FOOD ALLERGIES
Food Allergies (University of Arizona) PDF
Food Allergies and Reactions (Iowa State) PDF
Additives in Meat and Poultry Products (FSIS) HTML
Information About Food Allergens (FDA) HTML
EGGS
Good Management Practices for Salmonella Risk Reduction in the Production of Eggs (University of Minnesota) HTML
Easter Eggs - Enjoy Them Safely (Texas A&M) PDF
Proper Handling of Eggs: From Hen to Consumption (Virginia Tech) PDF
Designing a HACCP Plan for Shell Egg Processing Plants (North Carolina State University) PDF
Cooking Temperatures for Meat and Eggs / Also in SPANISH: Temperaturas de Cocción para Carnes y Huevos (Kansas State University) PDF
Kansas Food*A*Syst: Production of Eggs and Home-Raised, Home-Butchered Broilers and Turkeys (Kansas State University) PDF
Salmonella and Eggs (Kansas State University) PDF
Facts About Eggs and Food Safety (University of Arizona) HTML
Egg and Egg Product Safety and Quality (University of Arizona) PDF
POULTRY MEAT
Microbiological Control in Poultry Meat Processing (Texas A&M) PDF
Safe Handling of Wild Game Birds (Clemson University) HTML
Safe Cooking of Poultry (University of Arizona) HTML
Ground Meat and Poultry Food Safety (University of Arizona) HTML
- Dressing -
Proper Processing of Wild Game and Fish (Pennsylvania State University) PDF
Proper Care and Handling of Game Birds from Field to Table (Pennsylvania State University) PDF
Wild Game: From Field to Table (University of Kentucky) PDF
- Storage -
Store It, Don't Ignore It! (University of Nebraska) PDF
Buying and Storing a Turkey (University of Arizona) HTML
Thawing a Turkey (University of Arizona) HTML
Storing Leftover Turkey (University of Arizona) HTML
- Processing -
Processing Poultry at Home (Texas A&M) PDF
Care and Handling of Game Birds from Field to Table (Kansas State University) PDF
- Cooking -
Cooking Temperatures for Meat and Eggs (Kansas State University) PDF
Prepare Meat and Poultry Safely (Alabama A&M)) PDF
Enjoy Poultry Meat Safely (Texas A&M) PDF
Grilling Outdoors- Safely (Texas A&M) PDF
Turkey Tips (Michigan State University) HTML
Talking Turkey: To Stuff or Not to Stuff (University of Arizona) PDF
Stuffing a Turkey (University of Arizona) HTML
Additional Turkey Cooking Methods (University of Arizona) PDF
USDA/FSIS (FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICE) FACTSHEETS
SignFSIS video-casts in American Sign Language featuring text-captioning designed to inform deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers about foodborne illness and raise the level of awareness of the dangers associated with improper handling and undercooking of food HTML
FSIS Security Guidelines for Food Processors (USDA-FSIS) English / Spanish / Vietnamese / Korean / Mandarin
Basics for Handling Food Safely HTML
Foodborne Illness: What Consumers Need to Know HTML
Intoxicacion Alimentaria: lo que Deben Saber Los Consumidores HTML
Top 10 Reasons to Handle Your Food Safely HTML
Barbecue and Food Safety HTML
Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven HTML
La Coccion sin Riesgos en el Horno de Microondas HTML
Egg Products and Food Safety HTML
Inocuidad de Los Huevos y de Los Productos de Huevo HTML
Door-to-Door Meat Sales HTML
The Color of Meat and Poultry HTML
Ground Poultry and Food Safety HTML
Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms HTML
The Poultry Label Says "Fresh" HTML
Water in Meat and Poultry HTML
Irradiation and Food Safety: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions HTML
Principios Básicos de la Preparación del Pavo: El Relleno PDF / HTML
Turkey Basics: Stuffing PDF / HTML
Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing HTML
Turkey Basics: Handling Cooked Dinners PDF / HTML
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking PDF / HTML
Turkey Alternate Routes to the Table HTML
Poultry: Basting, Brining, and Marinating HTML
Principios Básicos de la Preparación del Pavo: Descongelación Adecuada PDF / HTML
Principios Básicos de la Preparación del Pavo: Manejo de las Comidas Cocidas PDF / HTML
Principios Básicos de la Preparación del Pavo: Para una Cocción Adecuada PDF / HTML
Focus On: Chicken HTML
Focus On: Ratites (Emu, Ostrich and Rhea) HTML
Is Pink Turkey Meat Safe? HTML
The Big Thaw -- Safe Defrosting Methods for Consumers HTML
Additives in Meat and Poultry Products HTML
Turkey from Farm to Table HTML
Duck and Goose from Farm to Table HTML
Game from Farm to Table HTML
Be Smart. Keep Foods Apart. Don't Cross-Contaminate HTML
Frozen, Fully-Cooked Products and Botulism - Food Safety Advisory HTML
Smoking Meat and Poultry HTML
Washing Food: Does it Promote Food Safety? HTML
Giblets and Food Safety HTML
Keep Children Safe From Foodborne Illness During the Holidays HTML
Cooking Turkey is a Family Affair... With the Right Food Safety Tools HTML
FSIS Offers Food Safety Fundamentals for Safe and Festive Holiday Meals HTML
USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline Gives Advice on Sending Food Gifts to U.S. Military HTML
USDA Teaches Turkey Basics for Safe Holiday Cooking HTML
Cooking for Groups: A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety HTML
Additional FSIS Publications on Food Safety
MATERIAL FOR CHILDREN
For Food Safety... Chill (FSIS) PDF
For Food Safety, Keep It... Clean (FSIS) PDF
Separate, Don't Cross-Contaminate (FSIS) PDF
Kids World - Food Safety (North Carolina Department of Agriculture) HTML
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