Additional Resources

Consumer and food recall information

To provide better service in alerting the American public to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to a create a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

Food and Drug Administration

A scientific regulatory agency responsible for the safety of the nation's domestically produced and imported foods, cosmetics, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and radiological products.

Ohio Department of Health

Provides assistance in all aspects of food safety to local health depart. staff, the food service industry and the general public. Technical experts are available to provide current info on food safety as it applies to licensable food service operations

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Provides guidance to local health departments, industry and to the general public. Technical experts are available to provide current information on food safety as it applies to licensable retail food service operations.

Centers for Disease Control

The Food Safety Office (FS0) of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) helps lead the CDC in the prevention of illness, disability, and death due to foodborne diseases.

FDA- Bad Bug Book

From the U.S. FDA, a handbook of basic information about foodborne bacteria, viruses, parasites, prions, and naturally occurring toxins. The consumer sections focus on food safety, including tips on how to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.