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Listeriosis

… Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or become contaminated with Listeria , … (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when …

Yersiniosis

… milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw … and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or utensils. … bowl to prevent drips of raw meat juice contaminating other foods Always wash and sanitize cutting boards, surfaces and …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a … 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the … staff have training to make soft or texture-modified foods. Examples include pureed, minced, and moist or soft, …

Shigellosis

Campylobacter infection

… and farm animals. During food preparation, contaminated foods can transmit bacteria to other foods or surfaces in the kitchen. This is called … for others. To handle and prepare food safely: Refrigerate foods right away. Keep raw meat well wrapped and on lower …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have …

Travellers diarrhea

… movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot Use bottled or …

Clean-up after a flood

… were not sealed before the flood Throw out all perishable foods that have been at temperatures above 4°C for more than … products During power outages, a full freezer will keep foods frozen for up to 2 days. Foods in a freezer that have thawed and remained above 4°C …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… scent. They may appear liquid. Fire retardants are nitrogen-based and contain small amounts of additives that help …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian … sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows …