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Health > Public Health and Safety > Food Safety > Storage, Refrigeration and Transport

Provides information on safe practices for food storage, refrigeration and transport in every day situations as well as during emergency situations such as power failures.


Durable Life Information on Food Products

Information on the durable life of a food and the difference from a best-before date or a packaged-on date.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food Safety Facts for the Holidays

To decrease the risk of foodborne illness during the holiday season, follow these safe food handling tips.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food Safety Emergency Preparedness/Power Failure

Preparing yourself and your family for emergencies is a smart idea that could save lives. Knowing safe food handling practices is an important part of emergency preparedness that can prevent foodborne illnesses in the event of natural disasters, accidents or intentional incidents.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food Safety Facts on Flooding

Follow these safe food handling tips during and after a flood.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food Safety Facts on Leftovers

Follow these food safety tips to decrease the risk of foodborne illness from handling leftovers.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Kitchen Food Safety Tips- Preventing food borne illness

You can get or spread foodborne illnesses if you don't clean your kitchen properly or if you don't store food properly. Follow these food safety tips to help keep your kitchen safe.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Lunch to Go! Food Safety Tips - Preventing foodborne illness

You need to be careful when you make and store lunches for school or work. Follow these tips to keep your food safe.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Picnicking, Hiking & Camping Food Safety Tips - Preventing foodborne illness

You need to handle and prepare food safely, even when you are picnicking, hiking or camping. Follow these tips to keep food safe while you are having fun outdoors.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Safe Food Storage

Fact sheet on storing food at home safely on your shelves; in the refrigerator and in the freezer.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency