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RESOURCES

Edited by: Mary Schroeder, M.S., R.D. & Pat Kendall, Ph.D., R.D., Colorado State - Winter 2004

For Sale: Preschool Nutrition Video Series.

These are a very good resource for anyone who works with childcare providers or families of young children. Includes:

1. Developing Children's Eating Habits
2. Planning Healthy Meals for Children
3. Serving Children Safe Foods
   Cost: $15 each or $30 per set of 3 on one tape, includes S&H. Available while supplies last. If interested, please contact Linda Quaratino at 970-491-7334. These will also be available for order through the Safefood website at: www.colostate.edu/orgs/safefood.

International Food Safety Icons

International food safety icons for food service are now available from the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP). The icons are designed to provide an easily recognizable symbol that conveys a specific food safety message for food handlers of all nationalities. There are 11 icons symbolizing a variety of food safety "do's and don'ts". The icons are copyrighted but available free to educators. Low-resolution file formats of the icons are available from the IAFP website. A CD-ROM with high-resolution format for quality reproductions is available for $25 including shipping and handling. Go to www.foodprotection.org

Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods (FSIS)

A good reminder to consumers that hot and cold take-out foods need to be kept at safe temperatures. Guidelines are also offered for thawing and reheating cooked, refrigerated or frozen take-out and delivered meals, as well as advise for handling leftovers. Go to www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/takeout foods.

Food Tampering

The FDA is enhancing its surveillance efforts by increasing inspection of domestic and foreign food processing plants. The food industry is also stepping up safety measures to ensure that its products are produced as safely as possible. Tips on how consumers can play a role in preventing illness due to food tampering can be viewed at: www.cfsan.fda.gov.

Food Safety and Food Security: What Consumers Need to Know

If you've ever wondered what to do or who to call to report possible food tampering, as well as answers to many more questions can be found in the USDA's new publication. Go to www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/news/2003/fssguides

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