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Food costs and climate change impact stories from remote BC communities
June 27, 2024
Abstract A special supplement report to the Food Costing in BC 2022 report Food sovereignty and food security, including accessibility, affordability and availability, are critical issues affecting…
The importance of collaborative foodborne illness outbreak investigations
February 16, 2024
While the source of some foodborne illness (FBI) outbreaks are local and can be quickly mitigated, globalized food systems and e-commerce are contributing to much larger and more complex outbreaks…
Human biomonitoring of environmental chemicals: Current use and future directions
January 25, 2024
Abstract Chemicals are everywhere – in air, soil, water, products and food – and can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Human biomonitoring evaluates the actual levels…
Environmental health surveys
January 25, 2024
Thank you to everyone who completed the NCCEH surveys. The winners for the gift cards will be drawn and winners contacted by February 20th, 2024. If you have any additional comments regarding Food…
Antimicrobial resistance and food safety: A public health challenge
August 30, 2023
Abstract The development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health threat that can turn into a global crisis if not mitigated. AMR reduces our ability to effectively combat…
Pulsed electric fields: A potential alternative technology for parasite control in fish
August 23, 2023
Key Messages Many cultures around the world use raw fish in various dishes, either consumed raw, marinated, or brined. However, marinating or brining does not…
The role of environmental public health professionals in collaborative foodborne illness outbreak investigations
June 28, 2023
Outbreaks of infectious foodborne diseases continue to affect populations across Canada, with potentially severe impacts on susceptible groups such as children, older adults, immune compromised…
Black garlic: Food safety considerations during production and storage
June 7, 2023
Key Messages Black garlic is produced by aging fresh garlic in high-temperature (60–90°C) and high-humidity (70–90%) conditions for several weeks. Clostridium…
Foodborne illness outbreaks: Recommendations for collaborative investigations
May 5, 2023
Key Messages Foodborne illness (FBI) outbreak investigations are becoming more complex, requiring collaboration between individuals from a wide range of disciplines…
Interdisciplinary foodborne outbreak investigations
February 15, 2023
Outbreaks of infectious foodborne diseases continue to affect populations across Canada, with potentially severe impacts on susceptible groups such as children, older adults, immune compromised…