Food Safety

• Microorganisms that cause foodborne illness can be seen at this web site.  
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• National institute of health (NIH) fact sheet on dioxin 

Food Safety for Kids

Food detectives fight BAC!(R) The Food Detectives Fight BAC!(R) gives kids a fun way to learn about foodborne illness. More and more, foodborne illness is making news headlines. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illnesses in the United States affect millions of people and cause thousands of deaths every year. The CDC says 300,000 people are hospitalized every year. By listening to music and 'solving cases', 8-12 year-old kids learn key food safety messages.

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