Health Canada

Safe food and good nutrition are important to Canadians. Maintaining the safety of Canada's food supply is a shared responsibility among government, industry and consumers. Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is one of the best ways to protect and promote good health.

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.

Handling your poultry properly will stop bacteria from spreading to your fridge, counters or utensils. You can protect your family from food poisoning by following some simple tips.

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.

Shellfish are nutritious foods that may be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Shellfish can have a pair of shells (bivalve) or a single shell (univalve). Canadians should be aware of some potential food safety issues associated with these foods.

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

Breastfeeding is the normal and unequalled method of feeding infants. Health Canada promotes breastfeeding - exclusively for the first six months, and sustained for up to two years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding - for the nutrition, immunologic protection, growth, and...

Government of Canada tips for providing the proper food and nutrition for babies, older infants and toddlers

To inform consumers and interested stakeholders of Health Canada's intent to create a new Nutrition Labelling - Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims.

Home canning and bottling allows people to enjoy their favourite seafood when it isn't in season or when it can't be harvested. This also allows Canadians to store seafood that would otherwise spoil quickly. However, if seafood isn't properly canned or bottled, it can cause botulism.

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.

All kids should be careful before eating trick-or-treat goodies at Halloween -- especially those with allergies and sensitivities. Here are some key safety tips.

While there are food safety tips that you should follow to avoid food poisoning, it's also important to remember allergy awareness when you are packing lunches. If your children pack their own lunches, you should help them understand how to handle food safely and be aware of food allergies.

Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. You can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness for your family and friends during the holiday season by following some basic food safety tips.

Learn how to make healthy snacks using the Eat Well Plate.

As his video project, a twelve year-old boy shows how to prepare snacks and lunches, including wraps, fruit and veggie snacks, and water, that will satisfy his entire school day's needs.

Government of Canada information for expecting parents, new parents and parents of young children.

Healthy eating can reduce the risk for chronic disease and contribute to overall wellbeing.

This strategy aims to: improve healthy eating information; strengthen labelling and claims; improve the nutrition quality of foods; protect vulnerable populations; and support increased access to and availability of nutritious foods.