Biotechnology
Food Preservation and Gardening
Up-to-date publications on food preservation methods, such as freezing and canning, available from the University of California and other land-grant institutions.
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- UC Home Gardening, Preservation, and Storage Publications
- UC Gardening and Orchard Weblinks
- Other Links on Home Food Preservation
Food Regulations
Food Safety in Emergencies
Information on steps to ensure food safety in the event of a power outage, fire, flood, or earthquake, as well as guidelines on purifying water after a disaster and storing water for emergencies.
Food Safety in the Kitchen
- Fight Bac! (Partnership for Food Safety Education)
- Kids and Food Safety
- UC Food Safety in the Kitchen Publications
- Other links on Food Safety In the Kitchen A series of links and publications from the FDA, USDA and UC on food safety in the kitchen.
- Molds on Food
Foodborne Illnesses
- Allergies
- Diseases, Pathogens and Toxins
Publications on avian flu, food poisoning bacteria, E. coli and other pathogens that are transmitted through food or food products. - Foodborne Illness - At Risk Populations
Some consumers are more susceptible to foodborne illness and may experience more severe symptoms. This group of consumers includes young children, older adults, and persons with illnesses that affect the immune system. This section has information on reducing foodborne illness in at-risk populations and on microorganisms that are more likely to affect at-risk groups. - Report a Problem with Food
Food-Specific Advice
Food-specific advice on topics such as raw milk and dairy products, fruit and vegetable juices, game, seed sprouts and bottled water.
Spanish Resources
A selection of publications written in Spanish on food safety when preparing food for children, in the kitchen, in emergency conditions and on food products. English versions also available.