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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 animals … foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry … spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… adults? Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… dairy plant. Be cautious of raw milk from farm gate sales or from “cow shares” as it is not approved, inspected, … for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … to keep all the milk at the same temperature. Note: Overheating may cause milk flavour to change. Note: Do not use a …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote good health while living …

Cryptosporidium infection

… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other swimmers do not …

Yersiniosis

… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. …

Campylobacter infection

… dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from an animal’s intestines may contaminate … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced … fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply quickly … are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method …

Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …