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Allergy alerts and food recalls 
Lists the foods most commonly associated with food allergies and explains what a food recall is. Discusses the role of the government in ensuring food safety. Presents information on the free e-mail subscription service concerning allergy alerts and food recalls.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Barbecuing food safety tips: preventing foodborne illness 
Offers tips for handling, cooking, serving, and storing barbecued meats. Includes a chart of safe internal temperatures of different meats when cooked.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
From: Food safety tips
Can the 24 hour flu be food poisoning? 
Explains how the symptoms of food poisoning can be mistaken for the flu. Includes tips for preventing food poisoning in the home.
Source: Dietitians of Canada (DC)
From: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education 
Provides practical information and tips on safe food handling practices. Presents teaching guides for educators and interactive activities for children.
Source: Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
Causes of food borne illness 
Lists the most common pathogens that can cause food poisoning, the foods that may contain these pathogens, and the symptoms of foodborne illness.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Choosing a caterer 
Provides advice on choosing a caterer. Offers recommendations for preparing, transporting, and serving large quantities of food. Includes guidelines on the safe consumption of leftovers.
Source: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Common foodborne illnesses 
Examines foodborne illnesses, with chapters devoted to each of three sources of contamination -- viral, bacterial, and parasitic contamination. Includes information on sources of transmission, symptoms, prevention and control.
Source: Alberta Health and Wellness
E. coli bacteria 
Explains what E. coli bacteria are and the symptoms that may occur if food or water contaminated with the bacteria is consumed. Lists precautionary measures to ensure food and water quality and prevent infection, and provides contact details for further information.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
E. coli O157:H7 food safety facts: preventing foodborne illness 
Outlines the symptoms of E. coli infection and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and explains how people may come in contact with E. coli. Lists precautions to take to protect against E. coli contamination and describes what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is doing to protect consumers.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
From: Causes of food borne illness
E.coli 0157.H7 infection: fact sheet 
Gives facts on the bacterial infection that causes 'hamburger disease'. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, infection sources, and prevention.
Source: Manitoba Health
From: Media bulletins
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