Food Safety during Pregnancy
Food Safety is very important throughout all years of the lifespan and especially so during pregnancy. Safe food handling can help to prevent the risk of food poisoning and help keep mom and baby safe.
Food Safety
Inspection Reports for Food Premises
Find inspection results for restaurants, cafes, mobile food trucks, and other food premises
For Businesses
Food safety requirements when opening or renovating, and operating a food premises
Food Safety resources, and the role of your Public Health Inspector
Food Handler Certification Course
Free online course offered in multiple languages
How to schedule your exam
Food Safety at Home
Keep you and your family safe from food borne illnesses while shopping, cooking, and serving food
Making a Complaint or Reporting an Illness
Information on how to submit a complaint and what to do if you suspect you have food poisoning
Listeriosis
Listeria is a bacteria that can cause a rare but serious illness called listeriosis. Those who are pregnant, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill.
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.
Barbecues and Picnics
Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of outdoor fun with family and friends. Warm weather is also perfect for foodborne bacteria to grow quickly. It’s important to follow these safe food handling tips.
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. People who eat food or drink water contaminated with Shigella bacteria can become ill with shigellosis.
Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto)
Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an infection caused by a group of parasites (germs), called cryptosporidium. Most infections occur in a person’s stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). Infections can occur in other parts of the body, such as the lungs. These germs can infect humans, cattle, and other animals.
Yersiniosis
Yersiniosis (yer-sin-ee-o-sis) is an infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia. Yersinia is a strong bacteria that can continue to live in environments without much oxygen and in refrigeration. One common source of infection can be contaminated food such as raw or undercooked pork.
Campylobacter
Campylobacter enteritis is an infection caused by a group of bacteria. These germs live mostly in the intestines of animals, including poultry, cattle, rodents, and household pets.
Amebiasis
Amebiasis is an infection caused by a parasite, called Entamoeba histolytica. It lives in the feces (poop) of a person. Most infections occur in a person’s stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). In some people, the disease may occur in the liver, lungs, skin, and other parts of the body.
E. Coli
Escherichia coli, also called E. coli, are bacteria that are often found in the intestines of people and animals. There are different types of E. coli. Some types of E. coli are not harmful, but others like E. coli O157:H7, can make some people very sick. Usually illness is caused by eating contaminated food or water, having contact with someone who is sick with the bacteria, or animals that carry it.