Welcome to the Alliance for Food and Farming

U.S. farmers produce the safest, most abundant food supply in the world under the strictest government and consumer standards anywhere.

Here you will find information on a host of issues that often appear in the news and call into question the safety of the U.S. food supply. What is the real story? Who can you turn to for expert advice? The Alliance for Food and Farming answers those questions by providing insight into how U.S. farmers produce our nation’s food supply, offering scientific information and facts on important food safety issues and supplying resources where you can learn more.

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What's New

  • 5/14/2008 - Americans Fall Short on Food Safety Practices
    A recent survey conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation takes a look at what Americans are doing regarding their eating and health habits. Findings indicate that while the majority of Americans "think" they know how to prepare food safely, less than half report that they do not follow simple procedures to reduce the spread of bacteria in their kitchens. The report and its findings underscore the fact that food safety is the responsibility of everyone throughout the supply chain from farmers through to consumers. Click the title above to read a summary of the survey or visit the IFIC website to vew the full survey.
  • 3/26/2008 - Proper Washing of Cantaloupes
    Recent news linking Honduran cantaloupes with an outbreak of salmonella has resulted in some misinformation about washing cantaloupes to prevent illness. In this special report, University of California food scientist Dr. Trevor Suslow reminds consumers that the vast majority of fresh cantaloupes are safe to eat. As a precautionary measure, consumers may want to scrub the melons with water and the fruit should be eaten as quickly after cutting as possible. Caution beyond these measures is not necessary, yet some media reports offer consumers advice about what else they can do to ensure the safety of melons. Dr. Suslow sets the record straight here about exactly what consumers should and could do if they are especially concerned.
  • 3/6/2008 - Public Misinformed About Food
    University of California toxicologist Dr. Bob Krieger provides a response critical of a Seattle Post Intelligencer article on a study of pesticides found in children. Dr. Krieger finds not just fault with the study, but also in how information on pesticide residues is comunicated to the public.
  • 3/4/2008 - Lemon Wedge Scare: An Urban Myth
    A sensationalized and misleading report concerning bacteria on lemon wedges currently appearing on the Internet is finding its way to the news room. In response, a group of leading US food safety scientists has issued its own report to assure consumers there are no worries when it comes to the lemon wedge in your ice tea.