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FDA Salmonellosis Outbreak
Contacts and Experts
Q. How do I contact a food safety expert in my area?
Q. Where can I find independent food testing laboratories?
Q. Where can I find a food scientist to visit my classroom?

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Current Research and Literature
Q. Where can I find full-text of peer reviewed journal articles, conference papers, books, and other food safety research publications authored by USDA scientists?
Q. Where can I find current food safety research projects from both U.S. and international agencies and organizations?

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Food Recalls/Product Complaints
Q. How do I report problems and make food product complaints?
Q. Where do I find information on food recalls?

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Food Storage and Handling
Q. Where can I find safe food preparation and handling information?
Q. Where can I find food storage information?

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Food Technology
Q. What are the benefits of biotechnology?
Q. What U.S. agencies regulate biotechnology?
Q. What types of control methods and sanitizing agents are used for reducing E. coli 0157:H7 and other pathogens on produce?
Q. Can you explain the process of pasteurization?
Q. What is the difference between pasteurization and food irradiation?
Q. How will biosensor technology be used to make our food supply safer?
Q. What is the National Animal Identification System?

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Grading/Certifications/Audits
Q. Where can I find a USDA Accredited Certifying agent for the National Organic Program in my area?
Q. Where can I find information and forms for the USDA’s fresh produce audit verification program?

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HACCP
Q. Why is HACCP important?
Q. What is HACCP?
Q. Where can I find HACCP training course in my area?
Q. Where can I find Seafood HACCP training courses in my area?

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Import/Export
Q. Which Federal agencies regulate food safety imports?
Q. How is international trade affected by changes/differences in food safety regulations in different countries?
Q. Are there international food safety standards and regulations to ensure that imported food is safe for consumers to eat?
Q. Where can I find international standards and health safety regulations used for importing and exporting food?
Q. Where can seafood and fish importers find a list of foreign processors approved by their government?
Q. Where can I find a list of U.S. seafood processors that are certified to export products into EU markets?

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Jobs and Professional Development
Q. Where do I find a list of food safety related conferences?
Q. Where can I find HACCP training courses in my area?
Q. Where can I find a ServSafe training class?
Q. Where can I get a food protection manager certification in my city or state?
Q. Where can I find food safety jobs or careers?

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Laws and Regulations
Q. Which states are currently operating meat and poultry inspection (MPI) programs?
Q. Where can I find information on food safety regulations and guidelines?
Q. Where can I find regulations for preparing and selling food out of my home?
Q. Are there international food safety standards and regulations to ensure that imported food is safe for consumers to eat?
Q. Where can I find information and forms for the USDA’s fresh produce audit verification program?

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Pathogens and Contaminants
Q. Where can I find foodborne illness information?
Q. Where can I find information about pesticides and other chemical contaminants in food?
Q. Is there a National Trichinae Certification Program despite the low incidence of trichinae infections among pigs in the United States?
Q. What are the facts on mercury and fish consumption?
Q. It is possible to contract Avian influenza from eating poultry products?
Q. How is acrylamide formed in foods?
Q. How is predictive microbiology used to determine the microbiological quality of minimally processed foods?
Q. What is the Pathogen Modeling Program?
Q. Is food a vehicle for Hepatitis A transmission?
Q. What is being done to ensure the safety of the meat supply from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America?

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Standards and Guidelines
Q. Where can I find industry guidance on good agricultural and management practices for reducing the risk of microbial contamination in fresh produce?
Q. Where can I find the recommended procedures for the microbiological analysis of food?
Q. Where can I find data on the levels of harmful bacteria found on meat and poultry products?
Q. Where can I find the USDA's recommended protocols for the analysis of food?
Q. Are there any non-government agencies that provide food safety standards for the food industry?
Q. Where can I find information about the Microbiological Data Program?
Q. Where can I find analytical methods used to examine food for pesticide residues?

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Training Materials
Q. Where can I obtain information on starting a food business?
Q. Where do I find non-English food safety training materials?
Q. Where can I find food safety education and training materials?
Q. Where can I find hand washing posters and education materials?

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