Food Safety Fact Sheets

Canadian governments and food industry partners are working together to maintain a safe food supply. However, foods, when purchased, must be safely handled, stored and cooked at home.

These are tips to help consumers handle food products safely and use labels to make informed decisions:

• Causes of Food Poisoning
• Labelling, Food Packaging and Storage
  • Food Allergies and Allergen Labelling
• Food Handling
• Specific Products and Risks

At-Risk Populations

• Food safety for adults 60+
• Food safety for people with weakened immune systems
• Food safety for pregnant women
• Food safety information for children ages 5 & under