Information Update: Food Safety During the Summer Months
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/18/13 -- Now that summer is here, Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to protect themselves from foodborne illnesses: clean, separate, cook and chill.
As the temperature rises, so does the risk of foodborne illness. Hot, humid weather creates the perfect conditions for the rapid growth of bacteria. In the summer, more people are cooking outside and may not have easy access to refrigeration and washing facilities.
It is estimated that each year roughly one in eight Canadians (or four million people) get sick with foodborne illness in Canada. Many of these cases could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.
To minimize the risks of foodborne illness, follow these steps when handling and preparing food.
Step One - Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often to avoid the spread of bacteria.
Step Two - Separate: Keep raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood separate from cooked or ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination.
Step Three - Cook: Make sure you kill harmful bacteria by properly cooking food.
Step Four - Chill: Keep cold food cold.
More information on summer food safety please visit:
Healthy Canadians
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Government of Canada's
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It's Your Health
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Public Health Agency of Canada:
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Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
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Health Canada
613-957-2983
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Datum: 18.06.2013 - 08:45 Uhr
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