Food Safety at Home

Approximately 11-13 million cases of food poisoning occur in Canada each year.   Use a digital food thermometer

One easy way to prevent food poisoning is to use a digital food thermometer to make sure all the food you prepare with chicken is at an internal temperature no less than 74°C/165°F.

There is no such thing as the 24 hour flu. Symptoms of food poisoning may include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. You may have had food poisoning without even knowing it. For more information, visit EatSmart BC.Food safety bulletins

Buy and use a fridge thermometer

Buy and use a digital food thermometer with ground beef: kid friendly recipe

Buy and use a digital food thermometer with chicken: kid friendly recipe

You can reduce the chance of food poisoning in your home by following these simple steps:

Cook: Always cook food to the safe internal temperatures. You can check this by using a digital food thermometer. Clean: Wash your hands and surfaces often with warm, soapy water. Chill: Always refrigerate food and leftovers promptly at 4°C or below. Separate: Make sure to always separate your raw foods, such as meat and eggs, from cooked foods and vegetables to avoid cross-contamination.

View this two minute video that demonstrates these four safe food handling practices for the home cook.

 

Survey: Food safety practices

View findings from a survey on food safety practices.

Food Safety Practices Survey