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PublicationsThe sites included in this section feature full-text, freely accessible documents related to food safety and security. The symbol is used to denote major resources with authoritative and original content. Basics for Handling Food Safely <https://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/facts_basics.htm>;
The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is “the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.” This basic information covers safe steps for handling, cooking, and storing foods; details cold storage (refrigerator and freezer) for specific foods; and more. Biosecurity and the Food Supply <https://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/background/biosecurity.htm>;
This fact sheet explains the roles of the USDA, FSIS, and other government entities; various biosecurity activities conducted by the Office of Homeland Security and Food Biosecurity Action Team (F-BAT); and other collaborative efforts. Biosecurity Awareness Guide <https://www.afia.org/Biosecurity_Guide.html>;
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) represents “manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, animal health companies, equipment manufacturers, large integrated livestock and poultry producers, and firms providing other goods and services to the commercial animal food industry.” This four-page guide is available in PDF format, along with a related PowerPoint presentation in the English and
Spanish languages. Guide adulteration of feeds with biological, chemical, physical ingredients; security of buildings and grounds; ingredient integrity; product distribution; product recall; employee selection and training; and emergency response. Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
Fact Sheets <https://www.canfightbac.org/english/ccentre/factsheets/factsheetse.
