Food Safety

Lately, it seems as if every time I turn on the television to listen to the news, or open a newspaper, there's yet another story warning us about contaminated food that has invaded our food supply:

"E. Coli found in frozen food..."

"Drinking water laced with drugs..."

"Tomatoes infected with Salmonella..."

"Tons of beef recalled because of Mad Cow Disease...."

It's as if no matter how many precautions I take, how careful I am in preparing my meals, picking my fruits and vegetables or handling meats and other perishables, I still have doubts about how "safe" our food supplies really are.

So, what am I to do - or someone else who might share my concerns?

Stay informed!

Here are some websites that I recommend for anyone who wants to stay informed:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @ www.cdc.gov/foodsafety
• Center for Science in the Public Interest @ www.cspinet.org/foodsafety
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service @ www.fsis.usda.gov/food_Safety_Education/index.asp