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In July 2008. the Library co-sponsored several food safety workshops
that were delivered both online and in person by the University of
Connecticut, the City of Hartford Health and Human Services Department
and Hartford Food System. Participants learned the basics of
food safety and were eligible to take the certification course and
exam to become a Qualified Food Handler.
In honor of National Food Safety Education Month, September 2006, the
Library co-sponsored a food safety seminar with the City of Hartford
Health and Human Services Department. Food Safety Specialist, Diane
Wright Hirsch, RD, MPH from the University of Connecticut Cooperative
Extension Service spoke about buying, storing and preparing safe food.
An audiotaped copy of her remarks is posted
here.
On Tuesday, September 26, 2006 there was a puppet show and story for
children on the third floor. The children learned about washing
hands as they listened to the presenter teach about food safety.
Books:
Non-Fiction
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Periodical and Newspaper Articles.
In the news:
Answers are being sought for e. coli spinach - CBS news Sep 16,
2006
USDA celebrates 100 years of food safety - Journal of the
Veterinary Medical Assoc. Oct. 2006
Salmonellosis
Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes FDA June 20, 2008
Hartford Public Library provides access to up-to-date articles
through the
iConn databases. You may access these articles from
home/office. Use your library barcode as your user id.
Angela Bermu´ Dez-Milla´, Rafael Pe´ Rez-Escamilla, Grace Damio,
Anir Gonza´ Lez, and Sofia Segura-Pe´ Rez.
Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors among Puerto Rican
Caretakers Living in Hartford, CT Journal of
Food Protection Vol. 67, No. 3, 2004, Pages 512–516.
Hispanic Health Council, Inc., 175 Main Street, Hartford,
Connecticut 06106, USA. rperez@canr.uconn.edu.
Local Resources: Agencies, Organizations and Information
Local, State (CT) and Federal Agencies -Fact
Sheet #12a
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection provides consumer safety
tips on food safety. For restaurants, food handlers there are regulations
and forms.
Food Protection Program
(860) 509—7297
Connecticut Food
Association
195 Farmington Avenue, Suite 200
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-677-8097
Fax: 860-677-8418
Food and Food Service
Environmental Health Division
Hartford Health Department
131 Coventry St.
Hartford, CT 06112
Call for locations of the required course for certification for Qualified Food
Operators. Also, Call for information regarding about requirements for food
service in Hartford.You may also obtain a form to apply for a temporary food event.
8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, 860-543-8815
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Websites
Center for Food Safety
and Nutrition is part of the Food and Drug administration. It oversees
the government food programs. The FDA is responsible for ensuring that our food
is safe to eat and that the products are labeled properly.
FDA Food Safety Information Service
1-888-SAFEFOOD
Foodconsumer.org
is operated by a number of professionals in food, health and environmental
sciences. The articles are well documented and attributed to reliable sources.
FoodSafety.gov is a
Nationally sponsored Web site promoting food safety. Highlights include consumer
information, national food safety programs and safety alerts.
Partnership for Food
Safety Education Educators and consumers will find ways to fight bacteria
and food borne illness.
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-800-535-4555 Website
En Español
Alimentos Seguros - Seguridad alimentaria para toda la vida
Inocuidad Alimentaria y Seguridad Alimentaria:
Portal de
Seguridad Alimentaria
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