Food Safety
105 Articles & Excerpts
Risk of Foodborne Illness from Fresh Produce
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As it investigates an outbreak of illnesses that may be related to Salmonella typhimurium bacteria in produce, the FDA is reminding consumers of steps they can take to keep their food safe.
Bovine Growth Hormone: Harmless For Humans
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Generations of Americans have been told that Milk is nature's most perfect food, and the nutritional value of milk supports this claim. Milk sustains infants and is also beneficial to adults, including the elderly.
Salmonellosis
by CDC
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without
Holiday Food Safety
by Health Canada
Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. You can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness for your family and friends during the holiday season by following some basic food safety tips.
Recognize and Prevent Food Poisoning
by National Institute of Health
A sick feeling washes over you: nausea, stomach cramps, headache and fever. Vomiting and diarrhea may soon follow. The symptoms are familiar to anyone who's had the flu, but there may be another culprit - food that's gone bad.
On FDA's Front Lines: Investigators Protect Public
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responding to emergencies, as well as inspecting more than 90,000 establishments in this country, is part of FDA investigators' work. And there's no college in the world that can fully prepare them for it.
Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards? They can help, but a truly clean kitchen - that is, one that ensures safe food - relies on more
Mad Cow Disease Prevention Efforts
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
After U.S. authorities announced on the same day that a single dairy cow in Washington state was infected with the fatal brain-wasting disease, BSE, the Food and Drug Administration and the USDA took immediate action.
Urethane in Alcoholic Beverages
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Urethane, a natural byproduct of the fermentation process, causes cancer in animals, so scientists are trying to find out if the tiny amount in alcohol beverages poses any threat to humans. Recent industry efforts have reduced the amount of this substance
Food Biotechnology
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The new biotechnology is in the news so much these days that it now goes by the handy nickname biotech. In medicine, it has assumed heroic proportions, with Science magazine hailing it as the last great technical innovation of the 20th century
Trampoline Safety
by Health Canada
Trampolines are becoming increasingly popular as home recreation items. This raises health and safety concerns because they can cause serious injuries if they are not used properly.
Listeria and Food Safety
by Health Canada
Listeria monocytogenes (commonly called Listeria) is a type of bacterium often found in food and elsewhere in nature. It can cause a rare but serious disease called listeriosis, especially among pregnant women, the elderly or individuals with a weakened
Garlic In-Oil: Safety and Health Effects
by Health Canada
Garlic-in-oil is a popular homemade food item that can cause serious health problems if it is not stored properly. If you make and use this item at home, you can take steps to protect your family from the possibility of food poisoning.
The Advent of Food and Drug Regulation
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
One hundred years ago, government volunteers dined on carefully prepared foods laced with potentially poisonous preservatives in the interest of science.
Mad Cow Disease : CJD and vCJD
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As of February 2004, 156 cases of the human form of mad cow disease, known as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), have been reported worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MSG: Safe When Consumed at Typical Levels
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Although it has no distinct taste itself, monosodium glutamate (MSG) stimulates our taste buds and makes a variety of foods taste better. The flavor enhancer is commonly added to Asian cuisine, canned vegetables, soups, and processed meats.
International Food Safety : A Codex Consensus, The Biotech Dilemma
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
That brings the issue back to Codex, the object of Mike Wehr's many foreign travels. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, as it is formally known, was created in 1962. It is jointly run by two United Nations groups, the World Health Organization (WHO)
Initiatives for Import Safety
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
In a stepped-up effort to protect consumers from dangerous foreign foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics, FDA is cracking down on companies that flagrantly violate U.S. import laws. FDA is cracking down on importers like Tak Yuen that flagrantly violate
International Food Safety
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
More foods from around the world are reaching U.S. dinner plates. International standards and cooperation help keep foods safe and encourage openness in the global food market.
Life on a Fish Farm: Food Safety a Priority
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Aquaculture - or fish farming - has had a far-reaching impact on what America puts on the dinner table. Several government agencies are making sure that the products of this industry are both safe and nutritious.
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