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Food / Food Safety /Websites: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food FactsLink to information about allergies and sensitivities, food borne illnesses, food packaging and storing, and food safety tips and facts. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Acrylamide and FoodFind information on acrylamide, a potential cancer-causing chemical used in the manufacture of plastics, which is also produced in certain starch-based foods when they have been cooked at high temperatures. Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and RecallsAccess an archive of health-related warnings and advisories from 1995 to present. Health Canada Allergy Alerts and Food RecallsLearn about foods that cause allergies and how the process of allergy alerts works. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Amnesic Shellfish PoisoningLearn about Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, one of several illnesses associated with the consumption of tainted, decomposed or unwholesome fish and fish products. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Bottled WaterFind information on bottled water, including different types, recommendations for storage and how it is regulated. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North AmericaAccess information on BSE, including news releases, disease information and policies and procedures to contain this disease. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Campylobacter jejuniRead about the bacteria campylobacter jejuni and the food borne illness campylobateriosis, its manifestation as a food borne illness in humans. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Ciguatera PoisoningFind information on Ciguatera Poisoning, an illness caused by an accumulation of marine biotoxins in fish. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Clostridium botulinum and BotulismLearn about botulism, a food borne illness that humans can acquire through consumption of home-canned, low-acid foods, honey and occasionally raw or parboiled meats from marine mammals. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Clostridium perfringensFind information on Clostridium perfringens, a spore-forming bacterium which, when eaten in high concentration, produces a toxin in the intestinal tract. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Consumer CentreLink to consumer information on allergies, biotechnology, food facts, food and travelling and much more. Canadian Food Inspection Agency CyclosporaLearn about research done to reduce illness in consumers resulting from the increasing availability of exotic foods (text and video). Health Canada CyclosporaFind information on Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine of humans with a disease called cyclosporiasis. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Detecting Products Derived Through BiotechnologyDiscover how scientific methods are used to find out whether or not foods contain products of biotechnology. Canadian Food Inspection Agency E. ColiLink to resources on E. Coli, such as articles, statistics and reports. Public Health Agency of Canada E. COLI O157:H7 Myths vs RealityDiscover what the Government of Canada is doing to protect people from the consumption of E. coli O157:H7. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Escherichia coli 0157:H7Learn about E. coli 0157:H7, a bacterium found in the intestines of cattle, poultry and other animals. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food RecallsFind out about the latest food recalls and allergy alerts or sign up to receive updates by email. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Research PublicationsReview lists of publications detailing research on food and food processing done by scientists at the Food Research and Development Centre at Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Food Safety and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Found in FishRead about the issue of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) found in fish, and find out why farmed salmon is considered safe for consumers to eat. Health Canada Food Safety Facts for Fresh Fruits and VegetablesUse this guide for safe consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of food borne illness. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts for TurkeyFollow these safety tips when you buy, prepare and cook turkeys to help reduce the risk of food borne illness. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts on Bivalve Shellfish in British ColumbiaLearn the potential risk of eating shellfish, an excellent source of protein, high in essential minerals and low in calories, fat and cholesterol. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts on FloodingFind out how a flood may cause damage that could increase the risk of food borne illness and learn safe food handling tips for during and after a flood. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts on LeftoversPrevent the risk of food borne illness caused by handling leftovers by reading these safety tips on how to store and reheat food. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts on Microwave OvensFind out how food borne illness can occur as a result of using improper food handling techniques and cooking practices when using a microwave oven. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Facts on Power FailureFollow these safe food handling tips during a power failure to reduce the risk of food borne illness. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Measures for CantaloupeFind out how to properly wash, cut and store cantaloupe to prevent salmonella infection. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for Bagged and Boxed LunchesConsider these safety tips to keep your food safe when you make and store lunches for school or work. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for BarbecuingFollow these tips for preparing, cooking, serving and storing barbecued foods safely. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for EggsRead these tips for buying, storing, handling and cooking eggs. Also, find out how to keep Easter eggs safe. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for HalloweenFollow these simple food safety tips to ensure that children have a safe Halloween. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for Picknicking, Hiking and CampingRead these tips before you go picnicking, hiking or camping to keep food safe while you are having fun outdoors. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Tips for the KitchenDiscover how food borne illness can spread in a kitchen not properly cleaned or when food is not stored properly. Follow these food safety tips to help keep your kitchen safe. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Genetically Modified (GM) Foods and Other Novel FoodsRead the definition of novel foods, access frequently asked questions and link to related information about consultations and projects. Health Canada Ground Beef SafetyLearn all about ground beef and how to ensure safe consumption to prevent E. Coli infection. Health Canada Holiday Food SafetyFollow these safe food handling tips to decrease the risk of food borne illness during the holiday season. Health Canada Imported Chocolate and the Allergic ConsumerRead this allergy alert to find important information about imported chocolate. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Industry CommuniquésAccess information about food exporting and importing, food processing and fair labeling practices. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inorganic Arsenic and Seaweed ConsumptionFind information on why consumers are advised to avoid consumption of hijiki seaweed, which have been found to contain levels of inorganic arsenic that are significantly higher than in other types of seaweed. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inventory of Food Safety and Nutrition ProjectsUse this inventory to review current food safety research undertaken by scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Labelling of Foods Causing Allergies and SensitivitiesFind out which foods cause the most serious allergies, how products can contain traces of these foods without declaring it on labels and what is being done to ensure that these foods are listed as ingredients. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Laboratory Procedures for the Microbiological Analysis of FoodsAccess Volume 3 of The Compendium of Analytical Methods, entitled Laboratory Procedures for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods. Health Canada Listeria monocytogenes and ListeriosisFind information on Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium often found in the environment that can contaminate food and may cause the disease listeriosis. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Mercury and Fish ConsumptionLearn about mercury and find out why certain types of fish should be eaten in moderation because mercury levels in those fish sometimes exceed Canada’s mercury guideline. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Methods for the Analysis of Extraneous Material in FoodsAccess Volume 4 of The Compendium of Analytical Methods, entitled Methods for the Analysis of Extraneous Material in Foods. Health Canada Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of FoodsAccess Volume 2 of The Compendium of Analytical Methods, entitled HPB Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods. Health Canada Northern Contaminants ProgramLearn about an initiative that works to reduce and, wherever possible, eliminate contaminants in traditionally harvested foods, while providing information to assist informed decision making in food use. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Official Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of FoodsAccess Volume 1 of The Compendium of Analytical Methods, entitled The Official Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods. Health Canada Oral Allergy SyndromeAccess information on oral allergy syndrome, an allergic reaction to certain proteins in a variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts, which develops in some people with pollen allergies. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Oyster and Soya SaucesRefer to these questions and answers for information on the issue of safety and oyster and soya sauces. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Paralytic Shellfish PoisoningFind information on Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, caused by consumption of toxins that can accumulate in some shellfish, such as clams, mussels, scallops and oysters, and in the liver of crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Policy Development for Raw Foods of Animal OriginRead about the initiative to develop a comprehensive policy to improve the safety of raw foods of animal origin. Health Canada Safe Food StorageAccess information on food irradiation, the process of exposing food to a controlled amount of energy called ionizing radiation. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Safety Tips for Black Widow Spiders in GrapesFind out what safety precautions to take when you find spiders, especially black widow spiders, on grapes. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Salmonella and SalmonellosisAccess information on salmonella and salmonellosis, the disease people can get from salmonella bacteria. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Scombroid PoisoningLearn about Scombroid Poisoning, an allergic type reaction to high levels of histamine in fish that form when fish start to decompose. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Shigella and shigellosisFind information on shigella, a type of bacteria that can contaminate food in a variety of ways, such as through contaminated water, poor sanitation in the field or by improper food handling. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Sprouts Health RiskDiscover why sprouts can transmit salmonella and E. coli and find out how to protect against infection. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Toxoplasma Gondii and ToxoplasmosisRead about toxoplasmosis and find out how humans can become infected by ingesting undercooked meat, gardening, changing cat litter or eating contaminated fruits and vegetables from the garden. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Unpasteurized Fruit Juice and CiderFind out how unpasteurized drinks, which are normally safe to drink, carry a risk of being contaminated with harmful bacteria that can make people very ill. Health Canada Vegetables and Herbs Stored in OilLearn about the risks associated with storing foods in oil to extend shelf life. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Why Sparks Occur When Cooking Vegetables in a MicrowaveDiscover how cooking vegetables in a microwave can cause sparks or small burns. Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
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