CDC and Food Safety Newsletter

Updated March 24, 2022

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Get the Latest Foodborne Outbreak Data on NORS Dashboard

Are you researching outbreaks of enteric disease?

National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) data are now available through 2020 for all modes of transmission in NORS Dashboard. Learn about foodborne, waterborne, and other enteric disease outbreaks and gain valuable insight about the germs, foods, water, states, and settings linked to them. Start your search now.

CDC Food Safety Microsite Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole

The CDC Food Safety Microsite, a collection of key food safety web pages that can be embedded in other websites, is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. The microsite allows you to add CDC information to your website, and the content updates automatically when CDC makes changes. Visit the Public Health Media Library to view other food safety resources available to add to your websites.

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Today’s Food Safety Tip

March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s a great time to think about safely handling and preparing leafy greens.

Always wash leafy greens by rinsing them under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Prewashed greens don’t need to be washed again.

Get more information on leafy greens and food safety.