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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, known as CFSAN, is one of six product-oriented centers, in addition to a nationwide field force, that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Department of Health & Human Services - US
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"The Department of Health & Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves."
Environmental Protection Agency - US
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implements the Federal laws designed to promote public health by protecting our Nation's air, water, and soil from harmful pollution.
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Federal Register
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The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
Food Safety A to Z Reference Guide
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/a2z-toc.html
A user-friendly reference guide that offers you a wealth of invaluable, up-to-date food safety information. Also included are in-depth sections on the step-by-step journey food travels from the farm to the table; how to prepare and handle food safely.
FoodNet (CDC publication)
http://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/
Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) is a component of CDC’s Emerging Infections Program. The project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.
Food-Related Illness and Death in the United States
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no5/mead.htm
Estimated number of illnesses and deaths caused by foodborne diseases.
Guide to Traceback of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.fda.gov/ora/inspect_ref/igs/epigde/epigde.html
Implicated in Epidemiological Investigations
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
http://www.osha.gov
OSHA’s regulations and guidance documents are found on this site.
Pesticide Data Program - USDA (PDP)
http://www.ams.usda.gov/science/pdp/
A USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) program to collect data on pesticide residues in food.
PulseNet
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/pulsenet/pulsenet.htm
PulseNet is a national network of public health laboratories that performs DNA "fingerprinting" on bacteria that may be foodborne.
United States Food Regulations
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A listing of requirements of law’s and regulations enforced by the United StatesFood & Drug Administration (FDA).
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service is the agency within the USDA responsible for ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, correct labeling & packaging of meat, poultry and egg products.
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov
One of the many duties of the USDA is to assist America's farmers and ranchers.
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California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
http://www.ccof.org
"CCOF helped plant the seeds that grew the organic movement into an industry. Founded in 1973, CCOF was the first organization to certify organic farms in North America."
California Code of Regulations (CCRs)
http://ccr.oal.ca.gov
California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov
Promotes California agriculture and fosters public confidence in the market place through the development, implementation, and communication of sound public policies.
California Dept.of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR)
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The Department of Pesticide Regulation protects human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management.
California Environmental Protection Agency
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"The mission of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality."
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http://www.acpa.org/
Organized in 1933, ACPA is the not-for-profit trade organization representing the major manufacturers, formulators and distributors of crop protection, pest control, and biotechnology products.
Ag Safe – Coalition for Health & Safety in Agriculture
http://www.agsafe.org/
AgSafe is an Agriculture Health and Safety Professional Development Association. AgSafe is a nonprofit coalition interested in the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among those working in agriculture.
Agris Corporation
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Agris Corporation, founded in 1978, is the leading provider of information technology products and services to the agribusiness industry.
California Strawberry Commission
http://www.calstrawberry.com/
Covers all aspects of the strawberry industry from growers to buyers, including health, nutrition and recipes.
IFPA (International Fresh-Cut Produce Association)
http://www.fresh-cuts.org
"The International Fresh-cut Produce Association advances the industry by supporting its members with technical information, representation and knowledge to provide convenient, safe and wholesome food."
Institute of Food Technologists
Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with 28,000 members working in
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National Food Processors Association
http://www.nfpa-food.org
The National Food Processors Association (NFPA) assists the food processing industry on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, nutrition, technical and regulatory matters and consumer affairs.
Northwest Horticultural Council
http://www.nwhort.org/chemissues.html
Chemical and Food Safety Alerts, Chemicals and Their Trade Names and U.S. and Codex Maximum Residue Levels links are listed here.
Orange Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.orangesoftware.com
Orange Enterprises, Inc., operating from Fresno, California since 1984, (The world's most productive agricultural region) provides software solutions for thousands of Agribusiness and Urban customers ranging across California the US and the globe.
Produce Marketing Association
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The Produce Marketing Association, founded in 1949, is a not-for-profit trade association serving over 2,500 members who market fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products worldwide.
United Agribusiness League
http://www.ual.org/
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
http://www.uffva.org/
"United is the produce industry's oldest national trade association. United Foundation offers specialized programs to meet members' needs in education and development".
WGA – Western Growers Association
http://www.wga.com/
"Western Growers Association was founded in 1926 to provide growers of fresh produce in California and Arizona with support programs that could not be generated by any single grower alone."
WGA – WGA Leafy Greens Audit SOP's
http://www.wga.com/Default.aspx?tabid=370
"Editable SOP's that relate to key parts of the Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines For The Production And Harvest Of Lettuce And Leafy Greens provided by the Western Growers Association."
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
http://www.cfia-acia.agr.ca
CFIA delivers 14 inspection programs related to foods, plants and animals in 18 regions across Canada. Their role is to enforce the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada and, for animal health and plant protection, to set standards and carry out enforcement and inspections.
EUREPGAP
http://www.eurep.org/index-efp.htm
European Union Fresh Fruit and Vegetable supplier certification program website.
Food And Agriculture Organization (UN Food and Agriculture Organization)
http://www.fao.org
The Food and Agriculture Organization is an agency within the United Nations system that was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
http://www.fpaota.org/
The Fresh Produce Association of the America’s mission is to develop and promote trade between growers and shippers in Mexico and other foreign countries and receivers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
IFIC – International Food Information Council
http://ificinfo.health.org/
"FIC" purpose is to bridge the gap between science and communications by collecting and disseminating scientific information on food safety, nutrition and health."
Japan Crop Protection Association
http://www.jcpa.or.jp/index_e.htm
Japan Crop Protection Association(JCPA) is the non-profit organization of Japanese manufacturers, formulators and distributors of agricultural crop protection products(CPPs).
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF)
http://www.maff.gov.uk/
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) is involved in issues such as production, processing, food safety, the environmental impact of farming, and the wider contexts of the UK economy and the European Union.
Sino Analytica
http://www.sinoanalytica.com
Sino Analytica is a product testing laboratory located Qingdao, China's largest port for perishable foods. A full range of ISO 10725 accredited testing available including pesticide residues and microbiological determinations.
Vegetable Inspection Manuals
http://active.cfia-acia.agr.ca/veg_e/vegetable_manuals_toc.asp?s=Y
These commodity manuals provide a detailed interpretation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations. They also present to the inspector diagrams of defects in order that they might be better able to accurately access damage in produce and effectively score them. These electronic versions of the Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Manuals were prepared as reference documents for inspectors of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA.)
World Heath Organization
http://www.who.int/
The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
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American Council on Science and Health
http://www.acsh.org/food/index.html
Blue Book Online
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Online access to the Blue Book.
CNN Food Center
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FAO Statistical Database
http://apps.fao.org/
FAOSTAT is an online and multilingual databases currently containing over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in many areas.
Fight BAC – Keep Food Safe
http://www.fightbac.org/
This website is from the Partnership for Food Safety Education. BAC stands for bacteria. This organization is created by a private-public parternship to reduce the incidence of food borne illness by educating Americans about safe food handling practices.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
http://www.ecologic-ipm.com/menu.html
The purpose of the Food Quality Protection Act is to bring about significant reductions in human exposure to pesticides.
Food Safety Virtual University USDA
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OFO/HRDS/fsvu.html
Online food safety courses provided through the Food Safety & Inspection Service of the USDA.
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
National Agriculture Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov/
The National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is one of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information.
Northwest Horticultural Council
http://www.nwhort.org/exmanonline.html
Export Manual Online - for the export of apples, pears and cherries.
The National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nasd/nasdhome.html
A database created from contributions by safety professionals and organizations from across the nation in an effort to promote safety in agriculture.
Patricia Wall - Testimonial (PDF)
Qwallity - QA Engineering Consultant.
Allergy References
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org
(800) 822-2762
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
http://www.foodallergy.org
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Guidance for Industry to Minimize Microbiologic Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/prodguid.html
This web site is a paper written by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the Fresh Produce Work Group (FPWG).
Microbiological Safety Evaluations and Recommendations on Sprouted Seeds
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/sprouts2.html
This web site is a paper written by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the Fresh Produce Work Group (FPWG). Sprouts have created many out breaks of food borne illness.
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Cornell Institute of Food Science
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/cifs/
The Cornell Institute of Food Science was formed in 1970 to coordinate activities pertaining to food science and food technology at Cornell University.
Food Safe Program UC Davis
http://foodsafe.ucdavis.edu
Food Safety - Penn State
http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/database.html
Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of people in Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality programs in teaching, research, and outreach.
Kansas State University Food Safety
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/foodsafety/
New York State Agriculture Experiment Station
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/fst/index.html
Conducts research that leads to the production and manufacture of high quality fruit and vegetable products and other plant products.
Ohio State Food Science
http://www-fst.ag.ohio-state.edu/
UC Davis Post Harvest Institute
http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/
UC Davis post harvest research and information center.
Univ. California Agric. Natural Resources
http://ucanr.org/index.cfm
Portal to UC extension operations.
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Perishable Pundit
http://www.perishablepundit.com/
Online Daily for the Industry including Original Content and Analysis
Produce Business
http://www.producebusiness.com/
The Business Magazine of the Fresh Produce Industry
Produce News
http://www.producenews.com
National News Weekly of the Produce Industry
Supermarket News
http://www.supermarketnews.com
Online News for the Supermarket Industry
The Packer
http://www.thepacker.com/thePacker/ThePacker-home.asp
Reporting of news for the fresh produce industry for 107 years.
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