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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…
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
June 20, 2023
Fermented food safety is a shared challenge for many public health practitioners across Canada. While many of these foods are generally safe, emerging fermentation trends such as the selling of…
2023 - 2024 Research Scans
June 16, 2023
These monthly Research Scans highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
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…
Climate change impacts on Canada’s food supply cold chain
February 15, 2023
Key Messages Canada faces unique challenges to food supply cold chains that are expected to be exacerbated by climate change. As climate change is expected to…
Foodborne illness outbreaks: Roles and responsibilities
February 15, 2023
Key Messages Environmental public health professionals (EPHPs) are integral partners in all levels of foodborne outbreak investigations and bring a…
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…
Healthy environments for food security and climate change in northern Canada: Case studies of food system initiatives within the Northwest Territories
January 19, 2023
This research on healthy northern environments has an emphasis on community action, self-determination, and knowledge sharing, to better understand the intersections between food security, climate…
Supporting foodborne outbreak investigations: A review of the use of whole genome sequencing and emerging technologies
October 14, 2022
Key Messages A paradigm shift in foodborne outbreak investigations has occurred with the emergence of whole genome sequencing (WGS). WGS provides these improvements over…