Food Safety

Selling food in our region?

If you want to sell food in our area, you need to follow the rules. Watch this video to learn how to sell prepared food safely.

How can I stay updated on food recalls?

Sometimes, food products are taken off the shelves because they could make people sick. This is called a food recall. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warns the public when this happens.

Food can be recalled for reasons like:

• Undeclared allergens: The label doesn’t say the food contains things like peanuts, milk, or eggs.

• Contamination:

• Bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli that can make you sick

• Chemicals that shouldn’t be in the food

• Objects like glass, plastic, or metal found in the food

To see the latest food recalls, visit the CFIA website or call 1-800-442-2342.

What are common food allergens?

These 10 allergens are responsible for most allergic reactions:

1. Eggs

2. Milk

3. Mustard

4. Peanuts

5. Sesame

6. Soy

7. Seafood (including shellfish and crustaceans)

8. Sulphites

9. Tree nuts

10. Wheat

Need to report a food safety complaint?

Fill out a food safety complaint form and we’ll investigate.