CONSUMER INFORMATION FOOD AND DRINK

Dairy Food Safety
Directory of resources on the subject.
www.vmtrc.ucdavis.edu

Federal Citizen Information Center - Food
Directory of factsheets on nutrition and food safety.
www.pueblo.gsa.gov

Seasoned Cooking: FoodGeeks.com
Review of the food and cooking site, FoodGeeks.com.
www.seasoned.com

The BevNET's World Famous Beverage Reviews
Over one thousand products reviewed, even discontinued ones.
www.bevnet.com

Food Safety Network
Directory of articles, press releases, and information sources.
www.foodsafetynetwork.ca

Seasoned Cooking: Food on the Web
A review of SOAR, the Searchable Online Archive of Recipes.
www.seasoned.com

The Food Domain: A Comprehensive Resource
Directory of factsheets and resources from Michigan State University.
www.fooddomain.msu.edu

ConsumerReports.org: Food
Offers nutrition information, wine reviews, recipes, and food reviews.
www.consumerreports.org

ChooseMargarine.com
Offers nutritional information and comparisons of margarine and butter.
www.choosemargarine.com

FDA/CFSAN Consumer Advice
Information available to the public about food safety and food products.
vm.cfsan.fda.gov

Two Dips Ice Cream Tasters
Offers ratings and reviews on a variety of ice cream products.
www.2dips.com

FoodRoutes - Where does your food come from?
Discusses advantages of buying from local sources and community level map.
www.foodroutes.org

National Food Safety Database
Directory of factsheets and other resources on food safety and nutrition.
foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu

Seasoned Cooking: Home Cooking
A review of the About.com site for the site also called Home Cooking.
www.seasoned.com

SoyProducts.com
Provides information on soy products and the companies that sell them.
www.soyproducts.com

Selecting a Fresh Pineapple
A guide to which pineapples to select, and tips to know when they are ready.
agrss.sherman.hawaii.edu

Food Safety Project
Provides information on food safety and quality. From Iowa State University Extension.
www.extension.iastate.edu

MouthShut.com
India consumer exchange contains reviews and tips on food, beverages, and restaurants.
www.mouthshut.com

NPR : Lettuce Learn How to Wash Produce
Food safety experts explain how to best wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.
www.npr.org

Seasoned Cooking: Cyber Food
Review article about various places on the web to find food and cooking information.
www.seasoned.com

Bottled Water Web
Includes forum, FAQs, glossary, resources, articles, regulations, new products and statistics.
www.bottledwaterweb.com

Straightforward Guide to Food Additives
Offers information on common food additives, food additive categories, uses and dangers.
www.straightforward.se

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides and Food
Describes the types used, prescribed limits, risks to health, and regulatory framework.
www.epa.gov

Food Safety Risk Analysis Clearinghouse
Data, tutorials, tools, and links to numerous sources of information for professionals and consumers.
www.foodrisk.org

Food Science World
Summaries of news stories, publications and free fact sheets. [Requires subscription for full access.]
bookshop.leatherheadfood.com

Food additives
Includes list of E-numbers, categorized by name, by number and by adverse effect. [Hungarian and English]
topcat.iit.bme.hu

Acu-Cell: Chocolate
Takes a critical look at "Chocolate-Is-Good-For-You" campaigns and dispels some of the health benefit myths.
www.acu-cell.com

Zach & Dani's - Arabica vs. Robusta
Compares the two types of coffee beans that make up a majority of coffee produced and sold worldwide.
coffeeroasting.com

Life in the Fast Food Lane
Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension, on fast foods and how to make wise choices for healthier eating.
ohioline.osu.edu

National Directory of Fruit Stands and Farmers' Markets
Directory of fruit stands and farmers' markets across the US. Includes addresses, e-mail, and hours of operation.
www.fruitstands.com

Cupboard Storage
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet with basic information provided to increase your food storage "know how".
ohioline.osu.edu

Consumer Guide to Purchasing Saffron
Guide to help cooks, chefs and consumers become familiar with saffron. Includes glossary, purchasing tips, and recipes.
saffron.com

Foodlink
Food safety guide includes causes of food poisoning, good kitchen and personal hygiene, and proper food storage and handling.
www.foodlink.org.uk

HealthCastle.com
Offers nutrition tips, book recommendations, and a vitamin and mineral guide. Discussion forum with questions answered by dietitians online.
www.healthcastle.com

Food Safety.gov
Provides links to US Government information for consumers and producers, educational material, alerts, and reporting of illnesses and problems.
www.foodsafety.gov

Pace Foods
Discover recipes using Pace salsa, picante sauce, and queso. Find out about current promotions. Learn about all the different flavors of Pace products.
www.PaceFoods.com

Go South for Quality Produce from the U.S.
Consumer, grower and shipper information from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA). Recipes and produce nutrition, storage and quick tips.
www.gosouthproduce.com

Texas Technical University: Food Safety
Compiled by Dr. Mindy Brashears, gives information for consumers and the industry regarding various food safety issues, and scientific references.
www.depts.ttu.edu

Food Glorious Food
Provides a way to assess diet, understand the food pyramid, and learn about healthy eating. Includes recipes, a true/false quiz, and games. From the Irish Food Board.
www.foodgloriousfood.ie

Food Information (multilingual)
Information on food production, food safety, additives, ingredients and other topics. With FAQ (over 300 questions). In 12 languages, by 2005 in all European languages.
www.food-info.net

Foods and Nutrition
Large collection of articles on food safety, safe food handling, nutrition, meat storage guidelines and many other food related issues. From Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
www.ianrpubs.unl.edu

What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
United States Food and Drug Administration advisory. Contains links to additional information including a table showing mercury levels in commercial fish and shellfish.
www.cfsan.fda.gov

CSPI - Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply.
www.cspinet.org

Supermarket Savvy
Learn to shop for health in the virtual supermarket of over 1000 healthy retail foods. Contains food reviews, tip sheets, health professional newsletter, and educational resources.
www.supermarketsavvy.com

Food and Drink Federation
Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain.
www.fdf.org.uk

Foodfitness
The Food and Drink Federation represents and promotes the interests of food and drink manufacturers. Healthy lifestyle tips, self assessment forms, and links to additional information and resources.
www.foodfitness.org.uk

California Cling Peaches
Nutrition information, fruit tips, recipes, industry facts, orchard history, and links for consumers, school and foodservice, kids, and dietitians. Includes newsletters, art, and educational information.
www.calclingpeach.com

Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables
Dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of food stamp populations in New York State. Offers consumer purchasing information, food safety and preparation tips, recipes, and event calendar.
www.jsyfruitveggies.org

Consumer Freedom
Site run by coalition of restaurant and tavern operators objecting to effect that environmentalists, animal rights activists, and health food activists have on food selection and presentation in restaurants and taverns.
www.consumerfreedom.com

Greenline -The Summertime Rules
In the summertime foods can quickly reach the "danger zone." This fact sheet will provide you with tips to help prevent this from happening. From University of Illinois Extension. (Scroll down to the "food safety" section.)
web.extension.uiuc.edu

UK Food Guide
Information on all types of additives and E numbers used in both the manufacture and preservation of foodstuffs, chemicals used to grow food, and the effects that these substances have upon people and their environment.
www.ukfoodguide.net

Food Safety And Inspection Service Recall Information Center
Recalls are voluntary actions carried out by industry in cooperation with Federal and State agencies. Products are recalled when found to be contaminated, adulterated, or misbranded. Site lists active and archived cases from both US Federal and state agencies.
www.fsis.usda.gov

WHO - ECR: Food safety
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Food Safety Programme gives links to their programs on, food safety, food legislation, Codex Alimentarius (HACCP) Systems, surveillance of foodborne disease, Global Environmental Monitoring System, and, Emerging and other Communicable Diseases Surveillance
www.euro.who.int

Fed up with Food Additives
Provides information about the effects of food on behaviour, health and learning in both children and adults and offers support for families using the low chemical elimination diet free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers (FAILSAFE). Includes newsletters, articles, fact sheets, recipes and support groups.
www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info