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FOOD SAFETY AND FOODBORNE ILLNESS INFORMATION
American Egg Board - www.aeb.org Provides basic egg facts, answers to frequently asked questions, egg nutrition information, egg safety information and egg industry information.
American Meat Institute - www.meatami.org Provides research, education, and information to study ways the meat and poultry industry can produce better, safer products.
California Egg Commission Restaurant Site - Temporarily unavailable Information for foodservice on egg handling and care.
International Food Safety Council - www.foodsafetycouncil.org Promotes food safety education within the food industry.
National Cattlemen''s Beef Association - www.beef.org Resources for beef retailers and foodservice, as well as safe foodhandling practices.
National Chicken Council - www.eatchicken.com Provides safe foodhandling tips for chicken.
National Food Safety Database - www.foodsafety.org Consumer and industry food safety resources, as well as education resources. Available in English and Spanish.
National Food Safety Information Network - www.foodsafety.gov A gateway website providing links to selected government food safety-related information.
National Fresh-Cut Produce Association - www.fresh-cuts.org Information on equipment, packaging, and technology for fresh-cut operations.
National Turkey Federation - www.turkeyfed.org Provides information to the foodservice industry and consumers about how to purchase and prepare turkey, including safe foodhandling and prevention of foodborne illness.
Partnership for Food Safety Education - www.fightbac.org Descriptions of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them.
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - www.iapmo.org Developes and maintains life safety codes and standards for the plumbing and mechanical industries.
National Sanitation Foundation - www.nsf.org Organization has developed industry standards and offers product testing. Also offers education and certification to members of industry.
Underwriters Laboratories - www.ul.com Independent, not for profit, product safety testing and certification organization.
National Spa and Pool Institute - www.nspi.org Association of spa and pool professionals offering certification in spa and pool installation and maintenance.
Pool and Spa News - Splashzone! - www.poolspanews.com Pool safety and maintenance information for consumers and professionals.
Association of Bay Area Governments - www.abag.ca.gov Information about the Bay Area, local governments, and regional planning.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District - www.baaqmd.gov Information on air pollution regulations and permit requirements, and what the general public can do to reduce air pollution.
California Department of Health Services Food and Drug Branch (FDB) - http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ Assures that foods, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics and certain other consumer products are safe and are not adulterated, misbranded, or falsely advertised.
California Environmental Protection Agency - http://www.calepa.ca.gov/ Monitors environmental quality by overseeing the Air Resources Board, Department of Pesticide Regulation, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Integrated Waste Management Board, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and State Water Resources Control Board.
California Integrated Waste Management Board - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov Under the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Board is responsible for managing California''s solid waste stream, and helping California to divert waste from landfills.
California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) - www.oehha.org Information about human health concerns related to environmental toxicants, as well as information on and enforcement of Proposition 65.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov The "Nation''s Prevention Agency," has information on health and traveler''s health, current health news, and access to publications, data, and statistics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infectious Diseases - www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid.index.asp Online journal of information on infections diseases.
Environmental Protection Agency - www.epa.gov/region9 Oversees drinking water, regulates toxic wastes, and determines the safety of new pesticides.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - www.fema.gov Information on disaster preparedness, insurance programs, and disaster assistance.
Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov Information on foods, human drugs, biologics, animal drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, tobacco, and toxicology research.
Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/advice.html Information and advice on food safety, food products, and food labeling.
Food and Drug Administration State Training Team - http://www.fda.gov/ora/training/ Catalog of training courses offered by the Office of Regulatory Affairs.
Government Information Exchange - www.info.gov Links to Federal, State, and Local governmental agencies.
Health and Welfare Agency Data Center - www.cahwnet.gov Directory of Federal, State, and Local government, Internet, and technology information web sites.
National Agricultural Library - www.nalusda.gov A research library making agricultural information available to researchers, educators, policymakers, consumers of agricultural products, and the public.
National Center for Environmental Health Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects - http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/divisions/brochure.htm Information on controlling or preventing health problems associated with lead exposure, radiation, air pollution, and other toxicants, as well as hazards from technological or natural disasters.
Regional Water Quality Control Board - http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/quality.html Information on the quality of surface and groundwater, and how that quality is ensured.
United States Department of Agriculture - www.usda.gov News and information on USDA regulations and services.
United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - www.aphis.usda.gov Oversees agricultural imports and exports and monitors plants and animals for diseases and pests.
United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service - www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/mealtogo.asp Safe handling practices for complete meals purchased or made to go.
United States Department of Agriculture/Food and Drug Administration Foodborne Illness Education Center - http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodborne/ Provides information about foodborne illness prevention to educators, trainers, and organizations, as well as education and training materials for food workers and consumers.