To help you make healthy food choices, the federal government posts dietary guidelines at www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines. Federal regulations also require many foods to identify fat content, fiber and nutrients on their labels.
Food safety in the home revolves around three main functions: food storage, food
handling and cooking. Most experts agree that practicing a few simple rules
focused on cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling can prevent most foodborne
illness in the home. The website www.foodsafety.gov.
is your gateway to government food safety information including online publications
you can download or request. You can also visit www.recalls.gov for the latest food safety alerts and recalls.
For more information, here are some additional resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA's Food Information and Seafood Hotline 1-800-332-4010
Partnership for Food Safety Education at www.fightbac.org, the online resource of Fight BAC! with food safety and safe food handling information
This FDA Peanut-Containing Product Recall widget allows you to browse the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database of peanut butter and peanut-containing products subject to recall. This database makes it easier for you to determine whether any of the products you have at home are subject to recent recalls, and will be updated as new information becomes available.
