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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 Bacteria and Foodborne Illness Describes the causes, common sources, symptoms, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of foodborne illness.... Details > National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health 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 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 How Important is Hand Washing   Health education information about the role of proper hand washing in preventing the spread of infection. Includes advice on why, when and how you should wash your hands.... Details > Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics How Vaccines Prevent Disease Most vaccine-preventable diseases are caused by germs that are called viruses or bacteria.... Details > National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Staph Infections   Many healthy people carry Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria in their noses without getting sick. But when the skin is punctured or broken, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause infections... Details > Nemours Foundation