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FAQ - About Listeriosis
Answers to frequently asked questions about this foodborne disorder that affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. Includes information on diagnosis, prevent... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
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
Brainerd Diarrhea
This online mini fact sheet provides basic information on brainerd diarrhea, a gastrointestinal disorder. The fact sheet includes information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. A list of refere... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Can You Solve the Mixed-up Microbe Mystery? 
You can become a disease detectives and solve the case of the "dragon that caused diarrhea". Gather the facts, solve the mystery and learn what caused these children to get sick.... Details >
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: 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
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
E. coli: Update on the Current East Coast Outbreak
This page links to E. coli information, including update on the current East Coast outbreak, previous outbreaks, questions and answers about sickness caused by E. coli, and related resources.... Details >
Enteric Diseases Epidemiology and Laboratory Branches, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention