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The Challenge Wellness Community

Online support community that focuses on nutrition, excersise, preventative health and wellness. To find support click on Groups then Catagory then Support

Website: http://www.challengewellnesscommunity.com

Verified: 8/16/2012

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Provides information on food safety, cosmetics, nutrition, dietary supplements, food additives, food labeling and food biotechnology. Sponsored by FDA.

Voice: 1-888-723-3366

Website: http:/www.cfsan.fda.gov

Verified: 4/4/2012

Feeding America

Provides hunger relief through a network of over 200 food banks and food-rescue programs.

Voice: 1-800-771-2303

Website: http://www.feedingamerica.org

Verified: 4/4/2012

Meat and Poultry Hotline

Answers questions on the proper handling of food. Helps individuals to understand labels on meat and poultry. Will answer questions about safe handling procedures. Sponsored by US Depart. of Agriculture.

Voice: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-535-4555 or 1-888-674-6854 (Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm EST)

Website: http:/www.fsis.usda.gov

Verified: 4/4/2012

S.T.O.P. (Safe Tables Our Priority)

Support, education and advocacy for victims and families of victims of foodborne infectious diseases (E.coli, Salmonella Listeria, Shigella, Vibrio and many others). Newsletter, phone and online networking.

Write:

STOP Foodborne Illness

3759 N. Ravensood, Suite #224

Chicago, IL 60613

Voice: 1-800-350-7867

Website: http://www.stopfoodborneillness.org

Verified: 4/4/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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