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Novel control measures for Listeria in food processing facilities
November 20, 2024
Listeria monocytogenes is the bacterium responsible for causing listeriosis, an illness that can cause fever, chills, headache, gastroenteritis, and in some cases can lead to hospitalization or…
Multidrug-resistance pathogens in foods
December 12, 2024
Abstract Multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens can enter the food chain and pose a significant risk to consumers. This talk reviews the roles of animal- and plant-derived foods as vehicles for…
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
January 31, 2025
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…
Antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
February 10, 2022
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to survive in the presence of drugs meant to inhibit or kill them. AMR poses a serious threat to human health, and risks the emergence…
Food resources
November 19, 2014
Public health is affected by the food choices people make, the quality and quantity of food available, and the ways food is produced. The modernization of food systems has resulted in complex…
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…
Ethnic and specialty foods
March 29, 2019
The definition of “ethnic food” depends on the geographic and cultural context in which the cuisine is found. Broadly speaking, ethnic foods are defined by others outside of the respective ethnic…
Odour from a compost facility
February 20, 2018
[please note that a printable version of this Field Inquiry is linked at the bottom] Primary inquiry A citizen’s group reported that putrid smells were occurring daily from a local commercial…
Guidelines - Food
AlbertaAlberta Meat Facility Standards Alberta Foodborne Illness and Risk Investigation ProtocolAlberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program Guidelines Food Retail and Foodservices CodeBritish…
“Out of the box” food safety considerations for meal kits
March 11, 2022
Online shopping has provided a convenient option for consumers to procure products and services, one example of which is meal kits. Meal kits are boxes of perishable ingredients that are pre-…