Educational resources for the public
- Bad Bug Book(Link is external) - Information prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about germs and toxins.
- Consumer Advice(Link is external) - Resources and links to website regarding food safety and disaster assistance.
- Consumer Advice for Seniors(Link is external) - Resources and website links with health information especially for seniors.
- Childcare Best Practices(Link is external) - Useful information for child care providers and women with infants or children.
Keeping your food safe during an emergency
The challenges of keeping a safe food supply for your household and your food service business during an emergency are something that we need to be prepared for. Natural disasters and/or the loss of power are usually unpredictable. However, making some small changes and knowing what to do can make a big difference during situations like these. Please review the links below, they contain invaluable information that can help you protect yourself, your loved ones, and your food service business.
From the Food Safety Inspection Service:
- Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency(Link is external)
- Keep Your Food Safe During Emergencies: Power Outages, Floods & Fires(Link is external)
From the CDC:
Other resources:
- Food Recall Information(Link is external) - Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts provided by the USDA.
- Partnership for Food Safety Education's brochure "Fight BAC."
- Gateway to Food Safety(Link is external) - Government Food Safety information website with links to other sites.
- CD Food Safety Initiative(Link is external) - Link to CDC website which provides collaborative information on food safety.
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service(Link is external) - Link to SIS home page on food defense and safety.