Food Safety and Defense for Food Processors

Food Processing Facility Registration

  • Iowa State University Extension Press Release
  • HHS Issues New Rules to Enhance Security of the U.S. Food Supply - Press Release (October 9, 2003)
  • Online Registration URL: http://www.fda.gov/furls/
    Available October 16, 2003

Help for filling out Registration Form 3537

Fact Sheets on FDA's New Food Bioterrorism Regulations

Food Defense for Retail Foodservices

Food Defense for the Small Retail Operation

Interim Final Rules - Federal Register notices

FDA Background Information

Iowa Homeland Security Resources

For more information or questions, contact:

Retail/Institutional Food Service Food Safety and Management

Catherine H. Strohbehn, PhD, RD, CFSP
HRIM Extension Specialist
Adjunct Associate Professor
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, 50011-1121 USA
Email: cstrohbe@iastate.edu

Consumer and Processing Food Safety and Science

Sam Beattie, PhD
Food Safety Extension Specialist
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University Extension
122A MacKay Hall
Ames, Iowa, 50011-1121 USA
Email: beatties@iastate.edu


  • Article History
    • Revision Date: 4/16/2007

Food Safety Tip of the Day

It's safe to bite when the temperature is right

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The only way to know food has been cooked to a safe internal temperature is to use a food thermometer. Fortunately, thermometers are high-tech and easy to use. Research shows that while cooking by "color" is frequently done, it can be misleading. Correct use of the right thermometer provides confidence that foods are adequately cooked, resulting in a safe, delicious meal.

Source: United States Department of Agriculture

Resources:

Foodborne Pathogen of the Day

Food Safety Training Events