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… (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful germs in them. These germs are … before you eat it. Sometimes foodborne illness happens when people don't wash their hands before they touch food. Most … wash raw meat. Follow procedures for safe home canning to avoid contamination. Store foods safely. Cook, refrigerate, …
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… COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this … such as depression or schizophrenia. Some people have a higher risk of getting very sick or dying from COVID-19 … hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. And avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes. Avoid sick people …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, … food allergy. Children can outgrow some food allergies. The foods that cause food allergy most often are called common … 2 years of age and beyond. Questions you may have: Should I avoid certain foods during my pregnancy or while …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak …
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… When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods are trying to harm you. Your body fights back by … as an adult, you will most likely have it for life. Many people think they have a food allergy, but in fact they have … The best treatment for allergic reactions to food is to avoid the food that causes the allergy. When that isn't …
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… Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food … security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that … running out of food, have challenges getting a variety of foods, and may have to reduce meal size or skip meals …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview … or seal . What do you need to know about organic food? Many people have these questions about organic food. Is organic food safer? Foods with the organic label have less pesticide residue …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a … serving, it is considered to be 1 serving of carbohydrates. Foods that contain carbohydrates are grouped into the …
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… diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I … potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw meat from other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when … food thermometer all the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave …
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… creates prime conditions for bacteria to grow and thrive People are less likely to follow food safety guidelines, … days. Bring along ice packs to pack around perishable foods Pack the cooler until it is full. This will keep the … of time, and not on the counter or out in the heat Separate Avoid cross-contamination between different types of food. …
