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
