Open directory - Safety - Cooking

Foodborne Illnesses@ (97)

Australian Food Safety Web - Provides tips, facts and information.

Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education - National association of public and private organizations committed to educating Canadians about the ease and importance of food safety in the home.

CDC: FAQ - Botulism - Presents facts and information.

Clemson Extension: Food Safety for the Chronically Ill - Factsheet covering foods to avoid, safe handling and preparation, and eating in restaurants.

Culinary.net: On the Safe Side - Article on a number of safety in the kitchen subjects.

Facts about Food Irradiation - Information from the International Atomic Energy Agency. [PDF]

Food Irradiation - Frequently Asked Questions - How it's used, what safety precautions are in place, and what benefits it brings. From the US Centers for Disease Control.

Food Preservation and Safety - Includes information presented from Clemson University.

Food Safety - Series of factsheets from the University of Florida.

Food Safety - Food safety lessons, references, and glossary from Iowa State University's Food Safety Project.

Food Safety and Quality - Frequently asked questions about food preparation, storage, and other food safety issues.

Food Safety Consortium - Information about and reports on the subject.

Food Safety Education and Consumer Information - Information from the United States Department of Agriculture on safe food handling and preparation procedures.

Food Safety Project - Information from Iowa State University on handling foods for tailgate parties and picnics.

Foodborne Illness: Guess Who Came to Dinner?, HYG-5570-98 - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information on the subject.

Gateway to US Government Food Safety Information - Provides links to selected government food safety-related information. Most US government web sites are listed.

Greenline: National Food Safety Month - From the University of Illinois Extension, information on the food label dates such as the expiry date.

Holiday Meats - Safe food preparation, roasting times and temperatures for many kinds of meat and poultry.

Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands - Site offers information on the subject.

Kitchen Safety - Presents basic safety rules.

Kitchen Safety Tips - Tips for safely using deep fat fryers and knives, and working around the stove.

National Center for Food Safety and Technology - Information about this consortium of food companies, the U.S Food and Drug Administration, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

National Food Safety Database - An educational resource put together by the National Food Safety Database team, United States Department of Agriculture, and the University of Florida. It has a database of industry and consumer information, and news on safety issues from around the world.

NPR : Lettuce Learn How to Wash Produce - Food safety experts explain how to best wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.

OurFood - Information on contents of packaged food.

Programme of Food Safety and Food Aid/Food Safety Unit, WHO - Information about the organization.

Refrigerator Storage, HYG-5403-94 - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information on the subject.

ScientificAmerican: Is It Safe to Eat? - Discussion and links on assorted food safety issues.

Turkey Safety - Basic tips on how to thaw, stuff, cook, and store turkey properly.