Food Safety
This page contains information you can use about foodborne illness, food handling and preparation, and food allergies, among other important topics related to food safety.
- Choosing Safe Foods
Pesticides, genetically modified foods, clean water, food and drug interactions. - Disaster Preparation & Recovery
Storing nonperishable food and bottled water, and cooking during a disaster. - Food Allergies
Decoding food labels and understanding food senstivities and allergies. - Foodborne Illness
Contamination, food- and waterborne pathogens, and proper handwashing information. - Preparation & Handling
Safe food handling, especially for eggs, seafood, and take-out. - Storage & Preservation
Canning, drying, freezing, and storage.
For information about licensing and certifications, see Training & CEUs: Food & Nutrition. To get information intended for professionals, see Agricultural Safety: Food Handling & Preparation.
If you can't find the information you're looking for, send us your questions--and let us know which county you live in--or contact your county Extension office.
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
- Family Album Radio
- Food Safety and Quality Program
- Food Science and Human Nutrition Department
- National Food Safety Database
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- FDACS Division of Food Safety
- FoodSafety.gov
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
