Microorganisms and Foodborne Illness
The term microorganisms describes a world of very small organisms. Within this world live a variety of bacteria, yeasts and molds that can affect foods in a positive or negative manner. Many cause foodborne illness. For more information on this vast world of microorganisms, see the web sites below.
- Foodborne Illness and Disease - USDA
- The Bad Bug Book - Food and Drug Administration
- Fight BAC®
- Bacteria and Viruses - FoodSafety.gov
- Foodborne Illnesses: What You Need to Know - Food and Drug Administration
- FoodNet Fast - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Have a Problem with Food?
In Kansas, contact...
Read more about food safety inspections at the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service web site "Report a Problem with Food" has a complete list of contact information in the event you have a problem with meat, poultry, and egg products.
For all other foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, see their web site "How to Report Problem."