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Food Handling
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Cooking for Crowds 
 "The Cooking for Crowds curriculum offers practical food safety strategies for nonprofit organizations. This website offers all the tools necessary to carry out a Cooking for Crowds workshop." In addition to food safety advice, and teaching and evaluation materials, find recommendations for "a variety of low-cost food safety equipment resources." From Penn State University. http://www.cookingforcrowds.psu.edu/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 19, 2003 Fight Bac!: Keep Food Safe From Bacteria
Website for a campaign to educate consumers about safe food handling. Includes fact sheets, material for children and teachers, outreach posters and fliers, research summaries, links to related websites, and other resources about cleaning, cooking, and refrigerating food. Also includes material about causes, symptoms, and the extent of foodborne illnesses. From the Partnership for Food Safety Education, a group of industry associations, consumer groups, and government agencies. http://fightbac.org/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 29, 2007 Food Protection Programs: Melons and Foodborne Illness
Brief details about the safe handling of melons. Topics include washing melons before cutting them, refrigeration of cut melons, and storage temperatures. "Cut melons may be served without refrigeration for a maximum of 4 hours. ... At the end of that time, any leftover melon must be thrown away. Other fruits ... are higher in acid and not as potentially dangerous." From Public Health, Seattle and King County, Washington. http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/factsheets/melons.aspx Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fruits & Vegetables, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 9, 2009 FoodSafety.gov: Holidays
This site presents links to holiday food safety information from federal and state government agencies. Covers topics such as safe food handling and storage to prevent foodborne illness. Listen to podcasts on topics such as safe preparation of eggnog and preventing foodborne illness from food on the buffet table. Website maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/holidays/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 27, 2009 Home Food Safety
The American Dietetic Association explains how to cook and store food safely as well as keep food preparation areas clean. The site offers a video and interactive kitchen with a quiz about food safety, a FAQ, a chance to ask experts questions, and a glossary of terms. Includes links to government and organization sites with further information about food safety. Interested users may subscribe to an electronic newsletter. Some information is available in Spanish. http://www.homefoodsafety.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 5, 2007 Norbest [Turkeys]
This site from a turkey marketing cooperative provides tips for selecting, thawing, stuffing, roasting, and carving turkeys. Includes a browsable directory of recipes (ranging from traditional Thanksgiving preparation techniques to everyday dishes and unusual recipes), nutrition facts, safe food handling, turkey statistics, a virtual turkey farm tour (from breeder stock to "turkey doo"), and more. http://www.norbest.com/ Topics: Birds, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Pet Food Institute (PFI)
PFI is "the voice of U.S. pet food manufacturers." The site features a brief history of pet food for dogs and cats, instructions for handling salvage and distressed pet food, and information about quality assurance, labeling, and industry research. Also provides data on U.S. dog and cat populations, issues to consider when selecting a pet, and links to related sites. Some material only available to members. http://www.petfoodinstitute.org Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Safe Food Handling: Barbecue Food Safety
Tips for safe outdoor grilling of meat and poultry. Topics include defrosting, marinating, transporting, keeping cold food cold and hot food hot, cleanliness, precooking, thorough cooking, reheating, serving, leftovers, safe smoking, pit roasting, and cancer risks from high-heat grilling. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated May 9, 2006 Safety of Duck and Goose: From Farm to Table
Questions and answers about ducks and geese, covering terminology of types of duck and goose meat, how ducks and geese are raised, inspection and grading, cuts of duck and goose meat, and safe handling, storage, defrosting, and cooking of the meat. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/duckgoos.htm Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Safety of Fresh Pork ... From Farm to Table
Fact sheet discussing health issues related to raising, storing, and preparing pork. Topics include whether antibiotics and hormones may be used in pork raising, how pork is inspected and graded, what to look for when buying pork, how pork qualifies as being "natural," what foodborne organisms are associated with pork, and safe handling and cooking. Also includes storage and cooking time charts. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Pork_from_Farm_to_Table/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 5, 2007 Solution Source: Food Preparation, Safety and Storage
This collection of food tips includes topics related to canning, food safety, food storage, freezing food, jams and jellies, pickling, and other preservation and safety concerns. Some of the specific subjects include canning with a pressure canner, packing safe bag lunches, foods that do not freeze well, safe shipping of food, and making low or no-sugar jams. From Penn State Extension. http://solutions.psu.edu/Food_Preparation_Safety_Storage.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 What Kosher Wine Is, and Isn't
This page from the Abarbanel Wine Company briefly explains what makes a wine kosher. It discusses the "Kashrut" (dietary law) regarding wine and describes kosher procedures for wine production and handling. It also addresses the place of wine in Jewish homes and religious services. http://www.kosher-wine.com/history.shtml Topics: Industries, Judaism, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Wine Last updated Mar 23, 2008 Whole Foods Market: Seafood
Information about seafood, including fish, shellfish, and shrimp. The site provides nutrition information, tips for handling seafood safely, and guide to choosing and preparing seafood. Discusses farmed fish and sustainable seafood. The site also includes some frequently asked questions about methylmercury in seafood. From a natural foods chain store. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/seafood.php Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 19, 2008 www.FoodSafety.gov
A gateway to food safety information from various agencies of the federal government. Contains information for consumers, children, educators, and those in the food service industry. Includes advice on food and water safety, and news about product recalls and warnings. Provides links to online publications on food imports, food handling, foodborne pathogens, and contaminants. Lists agencies for reporting illnesses or product complaints. Maintained by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.foodsafety.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 18, 2004 |
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