Food Safety
The history of government regulation of food safety is one of government watchdogs chasing the horse after it's out of the barn - David A. Kessler, M.D. FDA Commissioner
What exactly is food safety and how safe is your food really? Now, more than ever 'What's on Your Plate' is more important than ever.
Despite advances in medical science, bugs such as E. coli will always be one step ahead of us. Every now and then they will emerge with a vengeance as they spread illness and in extreme cases, death. Always try to find out where your produce comes from and never assume that your food is clean.
And, additives aren't going away in the near future and neither are pesticides, antibiotics and hormones. In fact, GM foods will become more prevalent and, without doubt, there is probably a new additive in your food as we speak.
Be vigilant and be your own advocate. You are what you eat!
Animal FactoryIn Animal Factory, bestselling investigative journalist David Kirby exposes the powerful business and political interests behind large-scale factory farms, and tracks the far-reaching fallout that can contaminate our air, land, and water supply.
EatCleaner.comWhen it comes to health, we all want to do the right thing but half-truths and inconclusive information can clutter an otherwise logical vision. Our EAT CLEANER mission is to set the record straight on what's on our plates and help everyone take matters into their own hands.
Egg Safety CenterThe Egg Safety Center works to educate consumers on ways to further reduce the incidence of food-borne illness related to egg products; provide producers with the most up-to-date information available; and act as a food safety resource for retailers and food service companies in the U.S.
Fight Bac!According to public health and food safety experts, each year millions of illnesses in this country can be traced to foodborne bacteria. While the likelihood of serious complications is unknown, the Food and Drug Administration estimates that two to three percent of all foodborne illnesses lead to secondary long-term illnesses.
Hungry For Change | FOOD IncFood, Inc. exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect on our environment, health, economy and workers' rights. Learn about these issues and take action through the Hungry For Change cafeteria and check out the 10 Simple Tips for making positive changes in your eating habits. Learn more about these issues and how you can take action on Takepart.com.
2007 Food Safety Summit | Food Safety ArticlesThe Food Safety & Security Summit is the largest and most established food safety & security exposition in North America. It features a full program of intensive educational seminars, workshops, networking events and a trade show exhibition
ALCAT Worldwide | Food Allergy Symptoms For over 20 years, the ALCAT Test has provided both patients as well as healthcare professionals with a tool to successfully overcome a wide variety of conditions which result from food intolerance and chemical sensitivity.
Beef | Food Safety Current information and resources on beef safety issues and best practices
Center for Consumer Freedom - Food Scares | Bird Flu Question and AnswersBird flu is the common name for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a respiratory disease found in birds. The specific strain of bird flu thats been in the news lately is called HPAI (H5N1) -- H5N1 for short. H5N1 is responsible for all known outbreaks of the highly pathogenic form of bird flu.
Marler Clark | Food Poisoning Lawyer & AttorneyBill Marler is an accomplished personal injury and products liability attorney. He began litigating foodborne illness cases in 1993, when he represented Brianne Kiner, the most seriously injured survivor of the Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.
Spiked | Health & Safety spiked is an online publication with the modest ambition of making history as well as reporting it.
The Center for Food Society | What's NewCenter for Food Safety uses multifaceted strategies, including legal actions, submission of policy comments and public education, to accomplish its goals of curtailing industrial agricultural production methods that harm human health and the environment, and promoting sustainable alternatives.
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