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General Information

Technical Information

"Bad Bug Book," Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms & Natural Toxins Handbook, 2nd ed., 2012 [FDA]
PDF file.
Exporting Products [USDA]
Food Composition [USDA]
Information about different types of food, & U.S. food consumption.
HACCP [FDA]
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point process for preventing foodborne illness.
Regulatory Compliance [USDA]

Local and Regional Resources

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Information on animals & plants, farming, the Get Real Maine promotions program, licensing & regulations, and more.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Resources on food & health, including support for small food businesses in Maine.
University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture
Services include testing for beneficial phytochemicals, naturally occurring toxins, pesticide residues & other food chemicals, a Food Pilot Plant, a Consumer Testing Center and food process & product review testing.

Alerts, Advisories, & Recalls

FDA Enforcement Reports
Issued weekly.
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
Information from press releases and other public notices.
FDA Safety Alerts & Advisories
For food and beverages, dietary supplements & infant formula.
ISSC Notice of Illness Outbreaks, Shellfish Closures, Reopenings & Recalls

Professional Organizations

Find Current Research

Academic OneFile
Search magazines & scholarly journals. General coverage.
AgEcon
Search scholarly journals for articles on consumption, economics, policy & safety of food.
Agricola [USDA]
Search magazines, newsletters & scholarly journals. Covers agriculture, including food science & nutrition.
AGRIS [UN FAO]
Search scholarly journals about agriculture, including food science & nutrition. International focus.
Cooperative Extension websites by state
Search individual sites for publications & videos, or try Search all Cooperative Extension sites.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Search magazines, books & videos about baking, cake decorating, cooking, homebrewing, pet food & winemaking.
Maine News
Bangor Daily News, Kennebec Journal (Augusta), Morning Sentinel (Waterville), Portland Press Herald & Sun Journal (Lewiston), Text only (no graphics).
PubAg [USDA]
Search scholarly journals for articles on food science & nutrition.
PubMed
Search scholarly journals for articles on food science & nutrition.

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