Safe Food Handling Tips

Food safety is a very important issue for Canadians. We can all play a role in making sure that the food we put on our tables is safe to eat.

For Industry and Professionals

• Public education resources for health professionals and other stakeholders
• Produce safety
• Prioritization of Microbial Research Needs for Fresh Produce in Canada

For Consumers

Visit the Healthy Canadians website for information to help you improve food safety in your kitchen and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

On Healthy Canadians, you'll find safety tips on cleaning, cooking, chilling, and preventing cross-contamination while handling and preparing a variety of foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, and vegetables:

• Tips for vulnerable populations
  • Adults 60+
  • Children ages 5 and under
  • First Nations
  • Pregnant women
  • People with weakened immune systems
• General food safety tips
• Meat, poultry, fish and seafood
• Fruits and vegetables
• Milk and infant formula
• Seasonal food safety

Every year, more than 4 million Canadians get food poisoning, also known as "foodborne illness." Protect yourself by learning about food poisoning, its symptoms and treatments, and how to avoid getting sick in the first place:

• Food poisoning
• Cooking mechanically tenderized beef

Related Resources:

• Food-Related Illnesses
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency website