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  Food Safety A to Z
Reference Guide
2007 Edition  

It's Food Safety at Your Fingertips!

Becoming food safety savvy is as easy as A-B-C! Let your fingers do the walking through this 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; the Fight BAC!TM Campaign's 4 Simple Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Cook, Separate (Combat Cross-Contamination), and Chill.

Throughout the guide, you'll also find a host of helpful tips, fun facts, intriguing visuals, and answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

It's a feast of food safety information. . .
Bon appétit!

 


This A to Z reference guide, and additional components of the Science and Our Food Supply program, are available on the web at http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/teach.html.


Table of Contents

The A to Z Comprehensive List of Terms
A treasure trove of the most current, scientific, and comprehensive food safety information in one user-friendly, alphabetical format

Food Safety from Farm to Table
An introduction and colorful illustration of the step-by-step journey food travels from the farm to the table

The "411" on the 4 Cs!
An in-depth section on the 4 Cs of Food Safety

Extra! Extra!
A year 'round food safety guide for work, school, play, and home

The Safe Food Chart
An introduction and at-a-glance chart that highlights critical food preparation and handling precautions

The Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart
Recommended storage times for foods to keep them safe from spoilage or becoming harmful


NFSEM 2008