Includes bibliographical references pages 155-226 and index. 505 0 pt. I: Overview of the topic. Introduction to threats to food safety -- The law and threats to food safety -- Chronology -- Biographical listing -- Glossary -- part II: Guide to further research. How to research threats to food safety -- Annotated bibliography -- Organizations and agencies -- part III: Appendices. Appendix A. Food additives 1992 -- Appendix B. Food allergies: rare but risky 1994 -- Appendix C. Assessing health risks from pesticides 1999 -- Appendix D. Food irradiation: a safe measure 2000 -- Appendix E. Statement by Joseph A. Levitt, Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 2000 -- Appendix F. Food safety in the kitchen: a HACCP approach 2002 -- Appendix G. HHS issues new rules to enhance security of the U.S. food supply 2003 -- Appendix H. Expanded Mad Cow safeguards announced to strengthen existing firewalls against BSE transmission 2004.