Health Canada

As we age it becomes harder for our immune systems to ward off harmful bacteria. This guide offers helpful advice on how to reduce the risk of food poisoning to you or the person you care for.

To reduce the risk of food poisoning (also known as food-related illness or foodborne illness), it is essential to follow safe food handling and cooking practices. Knowing how to properly cook, clean, chill and separate foods while handling and preparing them can help you to avoid complications...

Fiddleheads can cause food poisoning if they have not been stored, prepared or cooked properly. Protect your family by following some simple rules.

There are several types of sprouts: alfalfa, mung bean, onion, radish, mustard, and broccoli. While sprouts are a healthy food option, they can sometimes be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella which can lead to food poisoning.

Food-borne illness (also known as "food poisoning") happens when a person gets sick from eating food that has been contaminated with a harmful micro-organism. These micro-organisms can be bacteria, parasites or viruses.

Canada's food supply is considered one of the safest in the world. Still, if you eat undercooked ground beef it may result in a type of food poisoning that is commonly called hamburger disease. You can minimize your risk by handling and cooking raw ground beef properly.

Using breaded chicken can make meal time easier. But breaded chicken can cause food poisoning if it hasn't been stored, prepared or cooked properly.

Infant botulism is a rare but serious form of food poisoning that can affect babies up to a year old.

Eggs provide essential nutrients that are part of a healthy eating pattern. But like all foods, they should be produced, handled, and prepared with care to minimize the risk of food poisoning.

Here are some outdoor food safety tips to help keep you and your family safe from food poisoning during the summer.