Interview with Kevin Freeborn
2020-03-25 2:19 PM
Report Food Safety Concerns
2019-12-12 3:34 PM
How Canadians Can Report Food Safety Concerns
It’s important for consumers to report food safety concerns and violations. This helps provincial health units respond quickly and effectively to urgent concerns or violations before they can affect large groups of people.
Read MoreThe Troubling Rise of Seafood Fraud in Canada
2019-11-29 10:26 AM
The Troubling Rise of Seafood Fraud in Canada
Over the last year, seafood fraud has become a major issue in Canada. Studies have shown that the majority of the seafood consumed by Canadians is mislabeled, with consumers buying and eating a completely different product than what’s advertised on the label. The tractability of seafood is the centre of many conversations in the industry, especially since so much of the seafood eaten by Canadians is imported, and customers have a right to know exactly what they’re eating, and where it’s from. Seafood fraud is a problem that plagues everybody in the food service chain, from restaurant owners and food handlers to consumers.
Read MoreFood Safety in Dog-Friendly Restaurants
2019-10-11 4:38 PM
Food Safety in Dog-Friendly Restaurants
Dog-friendly restaurants have quickly become all the rage, allowing patrons to bring their four-legged friends with them for a bite to eat. In many European nations, dog-friendly restaurants, patios, cafes, pubs, and bakeries are the norm, though it’s far more complicated in the US and Canada.
Read More8 Unexpected Foods That Can Get You Sick
2019-09-06 10:19 AM
8 Unexpected Foods That Can Get You Sick
According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly one in six Americans are infected with foodborne bacteria every year. From poultry and beef to raw vegetables and eggs, there are countless food products that can get you sick if they are not handled safely. While most people are aware of the most common sources of food poisoning or foodborne illness, there are many unexpected foods that too many people don’t take seriously enough when preparing or storing. Here are 8 unexpected food products that can get you sick.
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