Following is a list of Food Safey resources from the International Food Information Council Foundation.
U.S. dioxin emissions from man-made sources have declined more than 92% since 1987 due to a number of industry and government initiatives. Dioxin is a byproduct commonly found in the environment as a result of natural and industrial processes. There have been concerns over the years about the potential health impacts of dioxins, but consensus science reports indicate that there are no known established health effects in people resulting from typical dioxin exposure through diet and environment.
Carbendazim is fungicide that is used in a number of crops to help control the growth of unwanted fungus and mold. There is no reason for you to be concerned at this time. The low levels of carbendazim found in a number of beverages are well below any level of concern. FDA is not taking any action at this time because the low levels of carbendazim currently detected do not pose any health risk. There is no reason for you to change your diet at this time.
Enterobacter sakazakii, or E.sak, is a pathogen. It is a bacterium within the Enterobacteriaceae family that is characterized by its yellow pigmentation. It has the ability to grow on very simple bacteriological media and may be a causative agent to such diseases as meningitis in particularly vulnerable individuals.
Antibiotics are used in animals for the same reason as for people: to treat and control diseases. Protecting the health of animals helps to protect human health. About 60% of diseases that impact humans come from animals, so the link between animal health and human health is strong. Maintaining health among both populations is critical, according leading health organizations worldwide, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
The following Q&A provides answers to common questions about antibiotic use in animals, including information on why antibiotics are used in food animals and how animal antibiotics are regulated.
This fact sheet discusses the animal antibiotic regulatory approval process, which ensures the safety of milk, meat and eggs from animals treated with antibiotics. Human safety is a key component of the approval process and all antibiotics intended for use must pass a food safety test prior to approval.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in our environment. It is widely distributed within the earth’s crust. It enters the environment through both natural and manmade sources such as mineral ore processing or from herbicides used in various agricultural applications. Arsenic may be present in many foods at trace levels through the soil, environment, processing, growing conditions and water sources such as groundwater.
The following Q&A provides a brief glimpse into some of the most common questions about modern food technology and its impact on food safety, nutrition, health, and the environment.
Bisphenol A, also referred to as BPA, is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic or epoxy resins. There is an impressive body of research that supports the safety of BPA for use in its current applications. Many health authorities around the world recognize this consensus science and confirm the safety of BPA.
Here in the U.S. we enjoy one of the safest, abundant and affordable food supplies in the world. Our food safety system is designed to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone. However, we do experience unfortunate incidences where food enters our food supply that is somehow contaminated and unsafe for sale or consumption.
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