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FDA provides educational resources related to food safety, including how you can safely buy, store, prepare and serve food.

People at Risk of Foodborne Illness

Are you or a loved one in an “at-risk” category for foodborne illness? Learn what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.

What You Need to Know about Foodborne Illnesses

While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually—the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year.
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          SpotlightThe New Nutrition Facts Label: What's in it for you?

                    The Nutrition Facts Label
            Learn how to use it as a tool for maintaining healthy dietary practices
          
          Feed Your Mind - Agricultural Biotechnology

                    Feed Your Mind - Agricultural Biotechnology
            Better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs
    
          Advice about Eating Fish

                    Advice about Eating Fish
            For those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding and children ages 1 - 11 years
    
          Food Loss and Waste

                    Food Loss and Waste
            Resources to help you do your part to reduce food loss and waste
    
          Download Education Materials

                    Download Education Materials
    
          Infant Formula

                    Infant Formula Information
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                        Food Loss and Waste
          Advice about Eating Fish
          National Nutrition Month®
          Food Safety Education Month
          World Food Safety Day


                        Agricultural Biotechnology
          Buy, Store & Serve Safe Food
          People at Risk of Foodborne Illness
          What You Need to Know about Foodborne Illnesses
 
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