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Yersiniosis

… by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 … Home canning - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized …

Iron and Your Health

… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 who still menstruate can … of their babies. If you are pregnant, choose iron-rich foods every day. Take a daily multivitamin/mineral …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html Pasteurize milk in a … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what … start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make … to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been contaminated by rodents, you may get a …

Salmonellosis

… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected … who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold …

E coli infection

… are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be … thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … For more information For more information about food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: How to avoid …