Food Recall Warning: Various brands of organic carrots recalled due to E. coli O121
Alert Date
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Location
Ontario
Contaminated Food
Botulism
Botulism is a rare infection caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. These germs make a toxin (poison) that affects your nervous system and can cause paralysis. This germ is found worldwide in soil and dust and also can be found in the intestines of animals.
Personal Hygiene For Food Handlers
Microorganisms carried by people are one of the major sources of food-borne illness. It is important that food handlers follow good personal hygiene practices.
Leftover Food and Reheating Safety
Leftover foods must be handled safely to prevent getting a food-borne illness. You may get sick if leftover foods has been left out at room temperature for a long time and it is not reheated to proper temperatures.
Food Safety after a Flood
Many celebrations involve the cooking and serving of a turkey for friends and family. We have some ‘turkey tips’ to help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and healthy meal without uninvited guests (like food poisoning bacteria) that will spoil the fun.
Safe Turkey Preparation and Handling
Many celebrations involve the cooking and serving of a turkey for friends and family. We have some ‘turkey tips’ to help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and healthy meal without uninvited guests (like food poisoning bacteria) that will spoil the fun.
Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is an illness resulting from consuming food that has harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals that can make you sick. You can have foodborne illness and not even know.
Botulism
Botulism is a rare infection caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. These germs make a toxin (poison) that affects your nervous system and can cause paralysis. This germ is found worldwide in soil and dust and also can be found in the intestines of animals.