Health Topics - Food Safety at Home

Find out more information on best before dates, dangers of unpasteurized beverages, food recalls & allergy alerts, and food storage guidelines.

• Food Recalls & Allergy Alerts

  PDF/Printer Friendly Version   The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a federal regulatory agency that issues alerts to warn the public of a food product that may be potentially unsafe to consume. These are known as Food Recall Alerts. These alerts are issued by the CFIA when there is reason to believe that a […]

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• Food Safety at Home

        E-Coli Bacteria Safely Canning Food at Home Best Before Dates

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• Food Storage Guide

  General guidelines for the shelf life of common foods. Read the label and check ‘best before’ dates if applicable. Most foods are safe to eat if stored longer, but flavour and nutritional value will deteriorate. Discard if there is evidence of spoilage. Cupboard (room temperature) Unless otherwise specified, times apply to unopened packages. Cereal Grains […]

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