Foodlink
http://www.foodlink.org.uk/
A complete guide to food safety.

What is the site about?

Foodlink explores all aspects of food safety and hygiene, and includes fact files, games and practical tips related to these issues.

The site is sponsored by the Food and Drink Federation in co-operation with several government agencies within the UK. 

Why was it chosen as site of the week?

It was chosen because:

• It is an excellent point of reference on food poisoning, personal hygiene, food storage and food preparation 
• There are seven main section, the most comprehensive of them being the A-Z of Food Safety which covers approximately 150 issues
• Useful tips and advice are offered and include; how to handle raw and cooked foods, what to do if you have pets in the house, and controlling food temperature whether shopping, storing, or cooking
• Important and complex information is conveyed in a concise and simple language style
• There is a good fun and game section
  

How can it be used as an educational resource?

This site may be mapped to both the primary and post-primary curriculum.

Primary: SPHE
Post Primary: Junior Cycle Science/Home Economics

It is ideal for individual learning scenarios in addition to being a great point of reference for a group study on food safety.


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