Food Safety Resources
Safe food handling, storage and preparation methods are key to reducing the risk of food borne illness. Food poisoning results from eating foods that contain enough harmful bacteria to cause illness. Although often mistaken as a viral illness, like the 24-hour flu, Health Canada estimates that there are about 4 million or 1 in 8 Canadians effected by foodborne illnesses each year. All foods, including fruits and vegetables, have the potential to cause illness since bacteria can exist on all surfaces. Wash all fruits and vegetables, including those that you peel or cut, like melons, oranges or cucumbers.
The Safe Food Handling Training Course for Student Nutrition Programs
* This program was specifically developed for volunteers supporting breakfast, morning meals and lunch programs and has been recognized by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to be acceptable at all school sites offering student nutrition programs.
Student Nutrition Ontario Food Safety Workbook
* as referred to in the videos below
Safe Food Handling Training Tools
Student Nutrition Ontario Safe Food Handling
Video 1: Part 1: Purchase, Transportation & Storage
Video 2: Part 2: Hand Washing & Sanitization
Video 3: Part 3: Food Preparation
For any questions or concerns, please contact Cherie Hardie at 613-966-1170 ex 2377 or to speak with a Public Health inspector, contact the Environmental Health Department at 613-966-5513 ex 677.
