Cifor: Revised Guidelines for Outbreak Response Open for Public Comment

Cifor

The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) invites public comment on the third edition of its Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response. Download the draft documents on the CIFOR website and submit comments online through Dec. 1.

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CIFOR also has published a new reference guide of governmental programs that detect, investigate, control, or prevent foodborne illness in the United States. The Food Safety Programs Reference Guide also has tips for information sharing, surveillance networks, connecting with partners, and more. Download it free [PDF, 751K]. CIFOR is a collaboration of state, local and federal public health agencies who work to reduce foodborne illness. Members include experts in epidemiology, environmental health, and laboratory work.