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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Those who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. For additional information, see CDC's What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is prioritizing answering COVID-19 related questions. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions before you submit your question.

Buy, Store & Serve Safe Food

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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The New Nutrition Facts Label

Learn how to use it as a tool for maintaining healthy dietary practices

Feed Your Mind - Agricultural Biotechnology

Better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs

Advice about Eating Fish

For those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding and children ages 1 - 11 years

Food Loss and Waste

Resources to help you do your part to reduce food loss and waste

Download Education Materials

Recalls, Outbreaks & Alerts

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Food and Drug Administration
CFSAN Outreach and Information Center
5001 Campus Drive, HFS-009
College Park, MD 20740-3835

1-888-SAFEFOOD
1-888-723-3366
10 AM- 4 PM EST
Closed Thurs 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST

https://www.fda.gov/fcic

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