FOODNET- FOODBORNE DISEASES ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE NETWORK

THE FOODBORNE DISEASES ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE NETWORK

The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network is the principal foodborne disease component of Center for Disease and Prevention's Emerging Infections Program in collaboration with U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration. The project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemioly of foodborne diseases in the United States. Here is the link: http://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/

FOOD SAFETY-CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW CONCERNING FOOD SAFETY!

Yes, foodborne illness is not a myth! First line of defense is learning how to prevent it. Therefore, here is a link that will help food safety professionals and the public at large learn the first line of defense-learning/knowledge:

http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/

INDUSTRIAL FARM ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND HUMAN HEALTH

Learn the latest research on the symbiotic relationship between Industrial Farm Animal Production And Antimicrobial Resistance as to how it affects Human Health. Click this link: http://www.ncifap.org/reports

KFC Corporation Issues A Nationwide Voluntary Recall

An issue that every Food Safety Specialist should keep in mind when doing inspection is accurate, truthful and honest presentation of food products to consumers. This matter is covered by food labeling requirements. Non-compliance to food labeling law is a critical violation and should be considered a serious concern.

KFC Corporation issues a nationwide allergy alert, recalls unlabeled double chocolate chip cakes(Monday, April 18, 2008).The reason for the recall is that such products contain eggs, milk, wheat, and soy ingredients and possibly traces of tree nuts, and are not individually labeled with ingredient information.

For more details, click here: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kfc04_08.html

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Recall Alerts!

Be at the forefront of knowledge and be ahead of the game! Keep yourself posted with the most recent USFDA Recalls and the latest USFDA Food Safety Alerts! Click on this link below: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html

Food safety has never been so relevant today than ever. As barriers to world trade continue to fade away, Food Safety Professionals must be on the cutting-edge of both skilled practical expertise and scientific knowledge.