A Consultation with Stakeholders on the Recommended Guidelines for Management of the Risks Related to the Consumption of Donairs and Similar Products (Gyros, Kebabs, Chawarmas and Shawarmas)
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A Consultation with Stakeholders on the Recommended Guidelines for Management of the Risks Related to the Consumption of Donairs and Similar Products (Gyros, Kebabs, Chawarmas and Shawarmas) |
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Donairs have been linked to three separate outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 in Canada since 2004, with a total of approximately 100 confirmed or suspected cases of foodborne illness. The Federal/Provincial/Territorial Donair Working Group was formed in 2005 to evaluate the current procedures for processing donairs in Canada, evaluate current research and existing guidance to industry, identify the foodborne illness risks and develop recommendations for the safe processing, cooking and handling of donairs.
The FPT Donair Working Group has developed recommendations for industry and is inviting stakeholders to provide input on the proposed options to increase the safety of donairs and similar products. This consultation also seeks to increase stakeholder awareness and understanding of the risks associated with the processing, cooking and handling of these products. |
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Federal/Provincial/Territorial government departments, Regional Health Authorities, Foodservice establishments, Manufacturers of donairs and donair broiler equipment, Restaurant associations, Meat and food associations, Public health associations. |
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This consultation is not posted on the Internet. To access the documents, contact: donair_policy@hc-sc.gc.ca |
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- Consultation Workbook - Mailout
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Beginning: 2007-05-28
Closing: 2007-08-31
UPDATE: This consultation has been extended until September 28, 2007 |
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Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada |
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Name: Federal/Provincial/Territorial Donair Working Group
Email: donair_policy@hc-sc.gc.ca
Mail: c/o Health Products and Food Branch,
Health Canada
730, 9700 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4C3
Toll Free Fax: 1-866-544-5551 |
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Federal/Provincial/Territorial Donair Working Group, which includes:
- Health Canada
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
- Alberta Health and Wellness
- Calgary Health Region
- Capital Health
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and rural Affairs
- Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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