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MORE LINKS & INFO: FOOD LODGING & INSTITUTIONS

Below are some useful links and documents regarding food safety and food establishment regulation.
  • Power outages, floods, hurricanes, etc. - these can happen at any time. Take a few minutes to read and share this information. Be prepared. FDA reminds you to "Keep it Safe", with information regarding food safety in an emergency.
  • In the event of a utility interruption, facilities permitted by the Environmental Health Division may have to cease operation until service is restored. Read the Utilities Interuption Action Plan (PDF*) to learn about how the EHD will respond to utility interruptions.
  • E Coli is a foodborne disease which can be contracted from many foods. It is a serious, sometimes fatal disease which can be avoided by proper foodhandling. Learn how to avoid becoming ill with this disease by reading this Information on E Coli (PDF*).
  • Want to know more about organisms causing foodborne disease? Visit the FDA Bad Bug Book.
  • The FDA has a page especially for Kids on food safety.
  • Foodsafety.gov is a gateway to government information on food safety.
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