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Health > Public Health and Safety > Food Safety

Provides resources with information on food safety including tips on safe food handling, cooking and storage practices, how to minimize risks of food poisoning, and causes of food borne illnesses.


+Cooking and Cookware
+Foodborne Illness
+Genetically Modified Food
+Organic Food
+Specific Foods
+Storage, Refrigeration and Transport

Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween

Offers information and tips for a safe Halloween including advice for decorating, costumes, make-up, candies and treats, going door-to-door, and pet safety with links to relevant resources.
Source:     Health Canada

Seasonal Safety - Health Canada

Each season or holiday brings different activities and pleasures. Safety is an important part of enjoying activities so take the time to be informed about safety measures and injury prevention. In this section, you will find information and tips on how to get the most out of the seasons and holidays.
Source:     Health Canada

Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education

Practical information and tips on safe food handling practices. Fun and educational information for students and teachers.
Source:     Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts

This is an index of food recalls and allergy alerts issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Government of Canada to warn the public about food safety problems.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food Safety Tips for Halloween

A few simple tips to parents to ensure that their children's Halloween is a safe and healthy one.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Teacher/Student Resource Centre - Food Safety Tips

Food Safety Tips from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Use these tips every month in your school newsletter.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Veterinary Drugs

Basic facts about maximum residue limits (MRL) for veterinary drug products allowed in human food products; links to fact sheets and table of approved limits.
Source:     Health Canada

Food Irradiation

Fact sheet on explaining food irradiation and what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) role is related to irradiated food.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Related Food Safety Information

For related information on food safety, visit the Canadian Public Safety Portal.
Source:     Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada

Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising

Detailed information on Canadian labelling and advertising requirements, policies and guidelines which deal with statements and claims made for foods, including alcoholic beverages
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Regulatory Amendments of the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Labelling, Nutrition Claims and Health Claim

Questions and answers on amendments to regulations that apply to nutrition labelling, nutrition claims and diet related health claims
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

**See Also : Conditions and Diseases > Allergies > Food Allergies

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**See Also : Healthy Lifestyles > Nutrition

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