eGovernment at FSIS & USDA
The mission of electronic government is to transform and enhance the delivery of USDA's programs, services, and information.

Food Safety Institute of the Americas | PDF | En Español PDF
FSIA's goal is to integrate food safety education, information, communication, and outreach in the Americas.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Learn how to make a FOIA request, or visit the electronic reading room.

FSIS Workforce: Expansion of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Program
A new agreement allows for approximately 30 more PHS officers to be assigned agency-wide into specialized areas where there is a greater demand for scientific knowledge and judgement.

FSIS Workforce: Introduction of the Consumer Safety Officer
The Consumer Safety Officer (CSO) occupation is a valuable and essential addition to the Agency's frontline team of food inspectors, consumer safety inspectors, an veterinary medical officers.

Future of FSIS Veterinarians: Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century, Final Report | PDF
Report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force composed of a diverse group including veterinarians from inside and outside the FSIS, a variety of FSIS management personnel, and individuals affiliated with academia, non-government organizations, and foreign governments, convened in 1999.

Improving Recalls at the Food Safety & Inspection Service (PDF Only)
Report of the Recall Policy Working Group. Information on current recalls is available on the FSIS Recalls page.

Protecting the Public from Foodborne Illness: The Food Safety & Inspection Service
FSIS, a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, protects consumers by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome and accurately labeled.

USDA Food Safety Mobile, Traveling the Nation with Food Safety Education (PDF) | Text Only
USDA is going to people in their own neighborhoods and showing them the steps to food safety. Learn more about the Food Safety Mobile and its visits during 2003 in this illustrated 16-page report.

USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
The toll-free Hotline offers live assistance and can answer your questions about safe food handling.