Food Safety
Allergy and Health Information
Infomration regarding food additives and allergies.
Center for Food Safety
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) provides leadership in legal, scientific, and grassroots efforts to address the increasing concerns about the impacts of our food production system on human health, animal welfare, and the environment.
Common Food Additives
Provided by CNN, this chart provides the name of the additive, a description, what it is commonly used in, its purpose, and side effects.
The Danger Zone
Indicates safe and unsafe temperatures of food. Also find a temperature converter (FAHRENHEIT & CENTIGRADE).
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
A world leader in food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness, FAAN providesnews, alerts, studies, allergy-free recipes, and more.
FoodSafety.Gov
The gateway to government food safety information. Topics include: news and safet alerts; consumer advice; children, teens, & educators; food borne pathogens, reports; national food safety programs, indusry assistance and more.
Food Safety & Inspection Service
Includes Inspection of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
(Import/Export; National Advisory Committees); Policy and Regulations Pages; Strategic Planning/GPRA.
GMF: The Risks and Benefits of Genetically Modified Foods
Provided byUC Berkeley, the University of Washington, and the American Association of the Advancement of Science, SCOPE, is a forum centered online community that debates hot topics, in this case, genetically modified foods. All you need to know about the controversy!
National Food Processors Association
The principal scientific and technical trade association for the food industry, providing leadership and value to its members on food safety, processing, health and nutrition issues. Find news and facts, political activity, state laws and regulations, and more.
Nut Allergy Information
All the basics on n ut allergies provided in a FAQ structure.
Seafood Allergies
About.com outlines the basics on seafood allergies and also links the user to additional informative sites.
Table of Condiments that Periodically Go Bad
KNow how long your condiments can live in the fridge.
Temperatures for Food Safeness
Includes tableware and utensil sanitationa and food handling and storage.
Yahoo News: Food Safety
Up to date news stories on fodd safety issues.
Alice Statler Library, City College of San Francisco
Updated February 25
