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Food Safety
Food safety and security is an important aspect of the USDA nutrition assistance programs and the Food Safety Unit coordinates food safety and security efforts within all these programs. Here you will find information on food safety and security related to the assistance programs administered by FNS as well as links to FNS’ food safety partners.

Current Initiatives and Resources:

USDA/FNS Commodity Alert System -- This new web-based public notification system will send email alerts about potential food safety issues for USDA commodity foods. Alerts will be sent when there is a hold or recall of USDA commodity foods with potential for significant public health impact. 

Guidance for School Food Authorities – Developing a School Food Safety Program Based on the Process Approach to HACCP Principles

Food Safety in the National School Lunch Program

Food Safe Schools Action Guide
Latest Recall Information
  -- California Firm Recalls Beef Products for FNS Programs
        o  Contact Information  (03/03/08)
-- New Era Canned Goods Recall Alert  (01/17/08)
-- Commonly Asked Questions and Answers on
   Castleberry Beef Stew and Bison Stew  (07/26/07)
2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report

Food Defense

Responding to a Food Recall

Emergency Readiness Plan: A Guide to Forms for School Foodservice Operations

Healthy School Meals Resource
Food Distribution Program
Biosecurity Checklist
Biosecurity Video for schools

FNS Food Defense Training

Other Food Safety Resources:

Eating Safely at School: What education policymakers need to know and do to prevent and respond to food-related illness in schools

BSE Updates and Information Resources

Irradiation Information and Updates

Latest News on Listeria monocytogenes
Partnership for Food Safety Education – Fight Bac!
State Departments of Public Health and Science
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
Serving It Safe, 2nd Edition    (english)  (en espanol)

Avian Influenza Resources

US Government Planning and Resources
  -- www.Pandemicflu.gov
-- www.avianflu.gov
USDA’s Resources
CDC’s Resources

Hurricane Related Food Safety

FDA Offers Valuable Food Safety Information for Hurricane Katrina Aftermath
Hurricane Katrina Aftermath: Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Resources

US Food & Drug Administration Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources

Last Modified: 11/12/2008

 
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