FAQs about Animal Cloning
FDA neither supports nor opposes cloning food-producing animals. FDA’s job is to protect the public health and has asked producers to voluntarily keep food from clones out of the food supply until the... Details >
Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
www.FoodSafety.gov: Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
www.FoodSafety.gov is an objective of the President's National Food Safety Initiative designed to assist consumers to find government information on food safety. The goal of the Food Safety Initiative... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
1-888-SAFEFOOD
This information line -- 1-888-SAFEFOOD -- provides up-to-date, reliable food safety information for consumers. This important resource includes more than 200 hours of newly recorded information on al... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center |
Acrylamide Questions and Answers
This page provides answers to questions about acrylamide, a chemical with a variety of industrial uses. Acrylamide is used to make polyacrylamide, which is used, for example, in some cosmetics and in ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
ALERT: The Basics
The ALERT initiative is intended to raise the awareness of state and local government agency and industry representatives regarding food defense issues and preparedness. It is generic enough to apply ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center |
Backgrounder for the 2004 FDA/EPA Consumer Advisory: What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Fish and shellfish are important parts of a healthy and balanced diet. They are good sources of high quality protein and other nutrients. However, depending on the amount and type of fish you consume ... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Bacteria in the Cafeteria 
Play this game and learn about food safety. The setting for this game is in a place that you may know very well -- the school cafeteria lunch room.... Details >
American Museum of Natural History |
Bad Bug Book -- Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins
The Bad Bug Book is a comprehensive reference site for the full range of foodborne pathogens including pathenogenic bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, and vibrio; the enterovirulent escherich... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Be Food Safe
These radio and television advertisements include information on safe food handling behaviors–clean, separate, cook, and chill.... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Be Smart. Keep Foods Apart
Information on the proper handeling of food.... Details >
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
CDC Advice for Consumers on the Multistate Outbreak of E. coli From Fresh Spinach
This page features consumer advice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the multistate outbreak of E. coli from fresh spinach.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Consumer Advice and Publications on Food Safety, Nutrition, and Cosmetics
This page provide links to consumer advice and publications on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.Topics include foodborne illness, food preparation, food labeling, women's health, seniors, and mor... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer Advice: Meat and Poultry
Ground meat and ground poultry are more perishable than most foods. Improper handling and preparation can lead to bacterial food poisoning. This publication offers tips for handling and cooking groun... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer.gov: Food
From this page users can link to Food and Drug Administration fact sheets, policy, and regulations on fish, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, nutrition, product recalls, and safety. Special in... Details >
General Government Agency |
Cook It Safely Crossword
First read the facts, then see how much you remember when you do the crossword puzzle. Ask your family to join you in solving the crossword.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Cooking for Groups: A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety
Also available in: Spanish
Whether preparing food for a family reunion or a community gathering, people who are great cooks at home don't necessarily know how to safely prepare and store large quantities of food for large group... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. A few simple steps will not only ease holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe mea... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak from Fresh Spinach Page
This page links to updates on the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak from fresh spinach.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Enforcement Report Index - FDA
This internet index links to enforcement reports by release dates from 1990 to the present.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Ensuring the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply
This new report highlights the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's progress toward enhancing the safety and security of the nation's food supply.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Backgrounders
This is an index of consumer health information articles on FDA services. This list represents selected articles produced from 1990 to date.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Centennial: 1906-2006
In honor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 100th year, this Web site gives a quick study on FDA history and offers fun features plus many FDA accomplishments made in promoting and prote... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Consumer Health Information: For You and Your Family
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers consumers information about the safety of products they regulate, including food, drugs,
medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, an... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Consumer Magazine
The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Hot Topics
Grouped by topic, these are the latest consumer interest updates from the FDA. Topics include drugs, foods, medical devices/radiological products, veterinary medicine, and miscellaneous.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Kids’ Home Page
A kids' web site that provides information on food safety, vaccinations, animal foods and drugs, medical devices, and the role of the FDA investigator. Also included are a tobacco quiz, a medicine "... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Pestrak Files
These files provide information about pesticides of interest to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of their potential for use on foods. Data include names, molecular formulas and refe... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA Proposes Further Action to Improve Farm-to-Table Shell Egg Safety
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a regulation today to further improve the safety of shell eggs on the farm. When implemented, the production changes defined by the regulation will significan... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Federal/State Food Programs
FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition provides information about retail food protection, milk safety, and seafood safety. The site contains model national codes, FDA interpretive guidance... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Fight BAC! Campaign
Also available in: Spanish
This national public education campaign is sponsored by a public-private partnership of industry, government and consumer groups. The goal is to educate consumers on the problem of foodborne illness a... Details >
Partnership for Food Safety Education |
Fish in your diet: A good catch or hazardous lure?
Fish is generally low in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a good overall substitute for poultry and meat.... Details >
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |
Food and Cosmetic International / Foreign Language Documents and Videos - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Selected materials from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition are available in various languages.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Food Defense and Terrorism
FDA works with other government agencies and private sector organizations to help reduce the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal, or terrorist actions on the food and cosmetic supply. This ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center |
Food Defense and Terrorism: Consumer Information
This page provides information for consumers on food defense and terrorism, you can find information such us frequently ask questions, food tampering, sending food through international mail, etc. ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Food Ingredients and Packaging: Consumer Information
This page provides information on food ingredient, packaging, benzene, food and colors additives, fat substitutes, and much more. ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Food Safety & Raw Milk
This site provides link to important information about Raw milk and public health risks, including safety concerns, consumer outreach, etc.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) Outreach and Information Center |
Food Safety Education
Consumer oriented news, publications, and other resources on food and food safety. Includes recalls on meat and poultry products and the meat and poultry hotline.... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Food Safety Fact Sheets
This page links to fact sheets and publications on a variety of food safety topics and for a variety of audiences. Topics include safe food handling, meat preparation, poultry preparation, egg product... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Food Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or Flooding
After a hurricane and/or flooding, people need to assess all food and food preparation areas and equipment to decide what to keep or throw away. Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Food Safety for Mom's-to-Be
foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. You'll find accurate, easy-to-understand information about foodborne illness for mom's to be.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Food Safety Quiz for Kids
This interactive web site is designed to educate kids about the proper food handling and food safety procedures for raw meat or chicken.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Foodborne Illness
This page links to publications on foodborne illness topics and for a variety of audiences. Topics include foodborne pathogens and natural toxins; milk safety, retail food protection, and seafood safe... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FoodSafety.gov: Consumer Advice
From this web site you can link to government agencies for a variety of food safety information and advice for specific food products; disaster relief; persons with immune diseases; and special age a... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FoodSafety.gov: Foodborne Pathogens
Visit this web site for access to government recourses -- fact sheets, brochures, reports, journals, state and local government sites -- where you can obtain information on foodborne pathogen toxins.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FoodSafety.gov: Kids, Teens & Educators
This site offers games and activities for kids to learn about food safety and other related resources for parents, teachers and community leaders.... Details >
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
FoodSafety.gov: Reporting Illnesses and Product Complaints
The information on this web site is designed to assist you in finding the appropriate agency -- federal or state -- to report complaints related to food and food products including: suspected foodborn... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FoodSafety.gov: Search & Site Index
This web site provides visitors with several search options. You can find food safety data by searching either "All Four Food Safety Federal Government Agencies" or all other federal agencies; or sel... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Got Milk? Make Sure It's Pasteurized Got Milk? Make Sure It's Pasteurized
Pasteurization, since its adoption in the early 1900s, has been credited with dramatically reducing illness and death caused by contaminated milk. But today, some people are passing up pasteurized mil... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP): A State-of-the-Art Approach to Food Safety
Food safety technology developed to protect astronauts from contamination may become standard on Earth. This article reviews "Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points" (HACCP) and FDA measures to imple... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Holiday Cooking: Keeping it Safe
As the holidays approach people like to celebrate by entertaining friends and family, throwing parties, and preparing feasts. From the buffet table to the office party, food moves center stage through... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by FDA
Consumers are urged to report defective and problematic products to the Food and Drug Administration. The evaluation procedures for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and veterinary drugs are d... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Human Nutrition Research - Agricultural Research Service
This page provides links to pages hosted by ARS, including the National Agricultural Library. It also has "Related Links" to web sites of other USDA agencies and other organizations.... Details >
Agricultural Research Service |
Information for Women on Food Safety, Nutrition and Cosmetics
This Web site presents information on women's health by categories -- women who are pregnant, adolescents, working women, the elderly, women with infants, toddlers and pre-school children. A variety... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Irradiation of Meat and Poultry Products - Food Safety and Inspection Service
This site provides news, reports and public statements about this food safety measure designed to curb food-borne illness. Brochures and other educational material about the food irradiation process i... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Is Aspartame Safe for My Child?
Aspartame, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is one of the most popular man-made sweeteners used as a tabletop sweetener, and in beverages, chewing gum, breakfast cereals, and desser... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Just Look at those Hands!
Facts about proper hand washing and how germs and bacteria can be passed from one person to another through dirty hands. Explains the correct way to wash your hands.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Keep Food and Water Safe After a Natural Disaster or Power Outage
Also available in: Spanish
During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health and safety. This fact sheet discusses how to keep food and water safe after a natu... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Also available in: Spanish
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to kee... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Medicine Cabinet Word Find
Kids play this word game and see how much you know about medicines that may be in your own medicine cabinets. Print the form on this page and find the hidden words. Click on the words under the puzzle... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
National Food Safety Education Month: Training & Promotion Ideas
Information, tips and tools for taking part in National Food Safety Education Month and for implementing similar food safety initiatives throughout the year.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
National Food Safety Programs
Visit this page for information about the federal government's plan to strengthen and improve food safety for the American people.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Native American Working Group
In April 1994, the President directed all Federal agencies to improve program delivery to Native Americans in the 550-plus federally recognized tribes. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (... Details >
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Outdoor Eating Food Safety Tips
To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness, practice safe food handling techniques when eating outdoors. ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Pesticides and Food: What You and Your Family Need to Know
An overview of pesticides designed to keep you and your family safe. The brochure covers government regulation, pesticide residue on food, sensitivity among children, integrated pest management, organ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Public Health Program--National Park Service
This page provides pertinent, timely and accurate information regarding public health issues for visitors as well as for employees.... Details >
National Park Service |
Recall Information Center: Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates meat and poultry products and processed eggs (eggs that have been removed from their s... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Research: National Programs - Agricultural Research Service
This page has links to the ARS Research National Programs. These programs serve to bring coordination, communication and empowerment to the more than 1200 research projects carried out by ARS.... Details >
Agricultural Research Service |
Retail Food Protection
More than 3,000 state, local and tribal agencies have primary responsibility to regulate the retail food and foodservice industries in the United States. Useful retail food safety information is provi... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Roasting Those Other Holiday Meats
Holiday time is turkey time yet numerous other meats are also traditional at holiday gatherings. Some families choose a rib roast; others, a ham; and some will have the butcher arrange a crown roast o... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Safe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. As you enjoy fresh produce and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, it's important to handle these products safely in order to redu... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Salmonellosis - Outbreak Investigation, February 2007
Public health officials in multiple states, with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are investigating a large multis... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Search the Seafood List
The Seafood List is a compilation of existing acceptable market names for imported and domestically available seafood. The list was developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cooperation ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Spanish Language Publications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Also available in: Spanish
This page links to information on drugs, foods, medical devices and radiological health, biological products, veterinary medicine, and health and medical conditions for consumers.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Spinach and E. coli Outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides answers and updates on the investigation of a recent outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infection caused by fresh spinach. FDA advises that people not eat... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Sugar Substitutes: Americans Opt for Sweetness and Lite
This article describes low-calorie sugar substitutes available and how they fit into your diet. Onoing questions surrounding two approved sugar substitutes, saccharin and aspartame, are discussed.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Foodborne Illness
This consumer health information article addresses how consumers, by following safe food handling practices in the home and adapting food safety principles related to imported and restaurant food, can... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Update on Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections From Fresh Spinach, October 3, 2006
As of 1 PM (ET) October 3, 2006, Tuesday, 192 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 26 states. This pag... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Update on Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections From Fresh Spinach, September 17, 2006
As of 1 PM (ET) September 17, 2006, Sunday, 109 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 19 states. Dates ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can answer your food safety questions. This toll-free telephone service helps prevent foodborne illness specifically by answering questions about the safe storage, ha... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center
The USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center provides information about foodborne illness prevention to educators, trainers, and organizations developing education and training material... Details >
Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Use A Food Thermometer
Don't judge meat by its color-it can make you sick. Get the right thermometer and use the handy temperature chart for safe, delicious food.... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
Also available in: French Spanish
This fact sheet provides information for consumers on what they need to know about food and water safety during hurricanes, power outages, and floods. The fact sheet discusses preparedness tips when t... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |