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… facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy … procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in …
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… come into contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, … surfaces immediately before putting cooked or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting …
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… aureus (S. aureus) bacterium. The bacteria multiply in foods and produce toxins especially if food is kept at room … you questions about your symptoms, your work and home environments, and foods you have recently eaten and whether … you questions about your symptoms, your work and home environments, and foods you have recently eaten and whether …
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… to take steps at home to prevent it. Use extra care with foods that can spoil, such as eggs, meats, poultry, fish, … as soon as you finish shopping so that you can store all foods properly. Store foods safely. Cook, refrigerate, or freeze meat, poultry, …
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… index? The glycemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods that contain carbohydrate. It helps you know how much these foods raise blood sugar. Carbohydrate raises blood sugar … other nutrients, like proteins and fats. Some carbohydrate foods raise blood sugar more than others. Low-glycemic foods …
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… Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes ( L. … foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A blood test or spinal fluid test may be done to … foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A blood test or spinal fluid test may be done to …
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… to prepare vegetables or other raw or lightly cooked foods. Drinking contaminated milk or water from contaminated … foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A stool culture can confirm the diagnosis. How is … foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A stool culture can confirm the diagnosis. How is …
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… this page: Overview Overview Foods like milk and fruits have naturally occurring sugars. … cause weight gain. Canada's Food Guide recommends limiting foods and drinks that contain added sugars. footnote 1 Many packaged or processed foods and drinks have added sugars. The best way to know if …
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… to follow your diet for diabetes. If you feel that certain foods, such as chocolate cake, are "bad," you may feel … piece. If you are angry because you think you can't eat the foods you like, you may feel resentful. If you are afraid … be surprised to learn that you can have all the types of foods you like. All you need to do is fit them into your …
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… monocytogenes . These bacteria are often found in the environment, particularly in soil, vegetation, and the feces of … Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or become contaminated with Listeria , …
