This section includes printable fact sheets on a variety of current food safety topics. Please click on one of the links below for more information on the following topics.
Causes and Prevention of Foodborne Illness
- Foodborne Illness Statistics
- Causes of Foodborne Illness
- Microbiology of Foodborne Illness
- Types of Foodborne Illness
- Prevention of Foodborne Illness
Food Allergens
- What is a Food Allergy?
- Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerence
- Food Allergies and Regulation
- Advice for Consumers
- Additional Resources
Food Safety Tips for Packing a School Lunch
Food Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Power Outages
- Be prepared
- Keep Food Safe During an Emergency
- Keep Food Safe After Power is Restored
- If Flooding Occurs
- Additional Resources
Produce Safety
Seafood Safety
- Seafood Health Facts: Making Smart Choices
- NOAA FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts
- FDA Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving It Safely
Time and Temperature Control for Safe Food
- What are Time/Temperature Control (TCS) foods?
- Examples of Overlooked TCS foods?
- Additional Resources