Food Safety

Food Safety refers to handling, preparing and storing food in a way to best reduce the risk individuals becoming sick from foodborne illnesses (food poisoning).

4 Quick Tips from the Government of Canada

• Cook: Always cook food to the safe internal temperature. You can check this by using a digital food thermometer.
• Clean: Wash your hands and surfaces often with warm, soapy water.
• Chill: Always refrigerate food and leftovers promptly at 4°C or below.
• Separate: Make sure to always separate your raw foods, such as meat and eggs, from cooked foods and vegetables
• General food safety tips

Food Safety for Vulnerable Populations

• Food safety for adults ages 60 and over
• Food safety for pregnant women
• Food safety for people with weakened immune systems
• Food safety for children ages 5 and under
• Food safety for First Nations

Supports and Resources

• Reduce your risk (various topics)
• Dial-a-dietitian
• Find a dietitian in Winnipeg

Resources for training

• Certified Food Handler Training Program
• Safe Check Workplace Safety Training
• MTEC: Manitoba Tourism Education Council
• Winnipeg First Aid