National Food Safety Education Month - Food Safety Guide: Federal Government

Federal Government Partners in Food Safety

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) play major roles in ensuring food safety in the United States.

• FoodSafety.gov: FoodSafety.gov is a one-stop shop for food safety information. Operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, it includes information from the Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety Inspection Service, National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and offices. 
• Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS): FSIS is the public health agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA is responsible for assuring that foods (except for meat from livestock, poultry and some egg products regulated by FSIS) are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled; that cosmetics and dietary supplements are safe and properly labeled; that human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective; regulating tobacco products; and protecting the public from electronic radiation. 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC gathers data on foodborne illnesses, investigates foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, and monitors the effectiveness of prevention and control efforts in reducing foodborne illnesses. 

 Food Safety and Information Apps

• FoodKeeper – This app provides guidance on the safe handling, preparation and storage of foods. Includes recommended cooking times and temperatures, timelines for refrigeration and freezer storage, recent food recalls, and educational videos. Connect the app to your calendar to set expiration date reminders. (provided by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food Marketing Institute, and Cornell University’s Department of Food Science)
• Cultural Foods Safety –   (University of Tennessee) better for Country Studies guide – includes Communication tips for countries, descriptions of area foods – ingredients, preparation procedure, alternate names, etc.