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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  Describes what E. coli (Escherichia coli) is, how it enters water systems, and how it affects human health. Provides links to related federal guidelines and tips on how to limit E. coli in water. Source: Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) From: Infosheets on contaminants 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 Food and drink  Outlines four key food safety rules. Provides food safety tips for outings, packing and eating a safe lunch, and barbecuing hamburgers. Suggests precautions to take when drinking water from lakes, rivers, mountain streams, and ponds or drinking water at a cottage. Source: Health Canada Food recalls and allergy alerts  Provides press releases on food products sold in Canada which have been recalled because of dangerous bacteria, allergens such as peanuts which were not listed on the labels, or other health hazards. Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Hamburger disease (haemorrhagic colitis)  Discusses hamburger disease, including symptoms, causes, how to avoid contracting the disease, and treatment. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Preventing hamburger disease  Outlines the sources, symptoms, and treatment of hamburger disease or barbecue syndrome (a type of food poisoning), and offers tips on how to prevent it. Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) From: Healthy eating Sprouts health risk  Discusses the food safety issues associated with sprouts and outlines the symptoms of salmonella and E. coli infection. Presents advice for minimizing the risk of illness and identifies people who should avoid eating sprouts. Presents the role of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in protecting consumers. Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) From: Specific products and risks
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