Educational Resources for Food Safety

Educational Resources for the Public

• Bad Bug Book - Information prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) about germs and toxins.
• Consumer Advice - Resources and links to website regarding food safety, and disaster assistance.
• Consumer Advice for Seniors - Resources and website links with health information especially for seniors.
• Consumer Advice for Women and Childcare Providers - Useful information for childcare providers and women with infants or children.
• Food Safety in Emergencies - Provides information from the Food Safety Inspection Service on keeping food safety during and after emergency situations.
• Food Recall Information - Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts provided by the USDA.
• Fighting Foodborne Bacteria - (in Spanish) Partnership for Food Safety Education's brochure "Fight Bac".
• Gateway to Food Safety - Government Food Safety information website with links to other sites.
• The 6 Steps of Handwashing - Color poster for kids
• CD Food Safety Initiative - Link to CDC website which provides collaborative information on food safety.
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service - Link to SIS home page on food defense and safety.

Educational Resources for the Food Industry

• Date Marking Foods - (in Spanish)
• Buffet or Smorgasbord Shielding
• Employee Illness Policy - Example
• Emergency Response for Contaminated Water
• Food Sanitation Rules
• Food Handler Card
• Food Booth/Temporary Restaurant
• Temporary Handwashing Station - (in Spanish)
• Prevention and Control of Cockroaches
• Ban on Latex Gloves
• Cleaning-up Vomit and Diarrhea
• Employee Health Poster (Salud del Empleado)