Food Safety Blog

2024 Posts

1. Decoding WHMIS Labels: What Every Food Business Owner Needs to Know

   November 4, 2024

2. Best Practices for Implementing WHMIS in Food Processing Environments

   October 29, 2024

3. Why the Right Mindset Is Crucial for Safe Food Handling

   October 25, 2024

4. Do I Need a WHMIS Certificate in Canada?

   October 7, 2024

5. WHMIS Training Has Arrived: Reduce the Risks of Hazardous Materials

   October 1, 2024

6. Food Handler Certification Course: What To Expect During The Assessment Process

   September 13, 2024

7. Reduce the Risk: How Food Handler Training Ensures Plant-Based Food Safety

   September 12, 2024

8. Say Bonjour to the French Food Handler Certification Course

   September 3, 2024

9. Food Handler Certification Course: What Does It Cover?

   April 18, 2024

10. Preparing for a WHMIS Inspection: A Checklist for Canadian Restaurants

    February 16, 2024

11. Why Online Food Handler Training Is the Future

    February 6, 2024

12. The Importance of WHMIS Training in Preventing Food Contamination

    January 2, 2024

2023 Posts

1. Seasonal Food Safety Concerns in Canada: A Winter Guide

   December 18, 2023

2. Navigating WHMIS 2015: A Guide for Canadian Food Businesses

   November 30, 2023

3. Learn About Cyber Risks in the Food Industry This Cyber Monday

   November 27, 2023

4. Don’t Let a Food-Borne Illness Ruin Your Black Friday Plans

   November 20, 2023

5. 5 Common WHMIS Violations in Food Businesses and How to Avoid Them

   October 27, 2023

6. Understanding WHMIS Safety Data Sheets in the Food Industry

   October 25, 2023

7. 17 Things To Consider Before Undergoing Food Handler Training

   October 19, 2023

8. Chemical Safety in the Kitchen: A WHMIS Overview

   October 5, 2023

9. 7 Pivotal Steps of HACCP: Ensuring Food Safety in Your Business

   September 22, 2023

10. Basics of Food Handler Training: What Every Food Handler Should Know

    March 7, 2023

11. Renewing your Eating Establishment Licence in Ontario

    March 7, 2023

2022 Posts

1. How to Conduct Allergy Management in Your Food Business

   December 29, 2022

2. Did You Know These 7 Foods Contain Eggs?

   December 15, 2022

3. What to do if a Customer has an Allergic Reaction

   December 7, 2022

4. The Difference between Food Allergies and Intolerances

   December 1, 2022

5. The Most Common Food Allergens in Canada

   November 23, 2022

6. Training Manager’s Guide to Food Safety Training

   November 17, 2022

7. How to Get Employees Excited About Training (And Keep Them Motivated)

   November 9, 2022

8. New Employee Training: 10 Tips for Success

   November 4, 2022

9. 5 Tips for Hiring Seasonal Staff

   October 27, 2022

10. The Rules for Safe Ice Handling

    October 11, 2022

11. Food Safety and the Types of Food Contamination

    October 6, 2022

12. Preventing Food Contamination in the Fridge

    September 20, 2022

13. Cross-Contamination in Commercial Kitchens

    September 13, 2022

14. How to Buy, Store and Prepare Poultry Safely

    September 1, 2022

15. Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Methods

    August 23, 2022

16. Cutting to the Truth of Chopping Board Hygiene

    July 28, 2022

17. New Front-Of-Package Nutrition Label Requirements Are Here

    July 12, 2022

18. What Is a Ghost Kitchen?

    June 21, 2022

19. Why Food Safety Culture Matters

    June 10, 2022

20. Tips for Keeping Flies Out of Your Food Business

    March 17, 2022

21. Handling an Illness or Injury When Working at a Food Business

    March 8, 2022

22. Is it Time to Renew Your Food Business Licence or Permit?

    February 28, 2022

23. Your Guide to Safe Sushi Service

    February 23, 2022

24. Common Food Sources of Parasites

    February 17, 2022

25. Hiring and Retaining Food Business Staff: 5 Strategies to Implement

    February 8, 2022

26. Improving Your Business for Food Safety-Conscious Customers

    February 3, 2022

27. How to Prevent and Eliminate Weevils in Your Business

    January 25, 2022

28. Top 4 Food Safety Challenges in Catering

    January 20, 2022

29. Menu Considerations to Help Accommodate Vulnerable Persons

    January 11, 2022

30. Are You Mislabelling Food Items?

    January 6, 2022

2021 Posts

1. Top 5 Food Safety Stories of 2021

   December 21, 2021

2. Are You Cooking Your Favourite Holiday Dishes Properly?

   December 16, 2021

3. Innovations in Food Safety Technology to Watch for in 2022

   December 14, 2021

4. 5 Tips for Reducing Food Waste over the Holidays

   December 9, 2021

5. Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

   December 7, 2021

6. How to Handle Negative Customer Reviews and Complaints

   December 2, 2021

7. Food Safety Practices to Implement for Meal Kits

   November 30, 2021

8. How to Prevent a Fire In Your Food Business

   November 25, 2021

9. Watch Out for High Mercury Levels in Fish

   November 23, 2021

10. How Your Business can Keep Coffee Safe for Consumption

    November 18, 2021

11. Understanding Food Preservatives: What Are The Health Risks?

    November 16, 2021

12. Who’s Responsible for Food Safety in a Food Business?

    November 11, 2021

13. Quiz: Does Your Business Have A Positive Food Safety Culture?

    November 9, 2021

14. Who’s Responsible for Food Safety in Canada?

    November 4, 2021

15. How to Work with Health Inspectors to Improve Your Food Business

    November 2, 2021

16. Are You Properly Cleaning And Sanitizing Your Kitchen Surfaces?

    October 29, 2021

17. How To Protect Your Food Business From A Cockroach Infestation

    October 26, 2021

18. This Raw Meat Is Brown! Is It Unsafe?

    October 21, 2021

19. How to Pass Your Restaurant Health Inspection

    October 19, 2021

20. Hand Hygiene Takes Centre Stage on Global Handwashing Day

    October 14, 2021

21. Study Has Uncovered Antibodies That May Neutralize Norovirus

    October 12, 2021

22. Keep Restaurant Deliveries Safe From Food Safety Risks

    October 7, 2021

23. What Is Celiac Disease?

    October 5, 2021

24. Are You Handling Frozen Food Properly?

    September 29, 2021

25. Food Scientists Have Developed A Listeria Mapping Tool

    September 28, 2021

26. How Wearing the Proper Work Attire Improves Food Safety

    September 23, 2021

27. Study Identifies Chicken Genes That May Resist Harmful Bacteria

    September 20, 2021

28. Body’s Ability to Fight off Food Poisoning Depends on Time of Day

    September 14, 2021

29. Reinforce Food Safety Best Practices in Your Food Business

    September 14, 2021

30. Research Reveals HUS Is More Threatening To Adults Than Children

    September 9, 2021

31. Plant-Based ‘Meats’: A Food Safety Risk?

    August 31, 2021

32. What Is Cyclospora?

    August 19, 2021

33. A British Columbia Heat Wave Led To Vibrio Illness

    August 2, 2021

34. No Grey Area In Red Meat Regulations

    July 21, 2021

35. Researchers Pioneer Method To Detect Campylobacter in Chicken

    July 20, 2021

36. What is Scombroid Poisoning?

    June 21, 2021

37. Labelling Food 'Organic' Does Not Guarantee Food Safety

    June 9, 2021

38. World Food Safety: Everyone Has a Right to Safe, Healthy Food

    June 3, 2021

39. FAQs on COVID-19 and Food Safety

    February 17, 2021

40. Research Reveals Vibrio Food Safety Concerns

    February 10, 2021

41. How Drive-thru Service Can Help Your Food Business

    January 26, 2021

42. How to Cater to Different Types of Customers During a Pandemic

    January 19, 2021

43. New Study Provides Insight into E. coli Flour Outbreak

    January 13, 2021

44. Restaurant Cleaning Checklist: Tips for Food Business Hygiene

    January 7, 2021

2020 Posts

1. Preparing Outdoor Patios for the Colder Months

   November 24, 2020

2. Preparing Your Food Business for a Second Wave of COVID-19

   October 19, 2020

3. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day

   October 12, 2020

4. Survey Reveals Consumer Concerns about Food Safety

   September 29, 2020

5. Is Freezer Burned Food Safe to Consume?

   September 10, 2020

6. The Difference Between Best Before and Expiry Dates

   August 31, 2020

7. IAFP Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on Food Workers

   August 24, 2020

8. Three Keys to Food Safety Every Food Business Should Know

   August 20, 2020

9. How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Correctly

   August 7, 2020

10. Food Insecurity on the Rise in Canada

    August 4, 2020

11. Best Practices Food Businesses Should Never Forget

    July 28, 2020

12. Operating a Food Business in Unstable Times

    July 20, 2020

13. Do Face Shields Work Like Face Masks?

    July 15, 2020

14. Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Reducing Food-borne Illness Incidents?

    July 6, 2020

15. Has the Pandemic Caused the End of Buffets?

    June 22, 2020

16. Tips for Reopening: Contact Tracing For Your Food Business

    June 17, 2020

17. Do Modern Farming Alternatives Reduce the Risk of E. coli?

    June 15, 2020

18. Tips for Reopening: Communication is Key to Success

    June 10, 2020

19. World Food Safety Day: Food Safety, Everyone’s Business

    June 5, 2020

20. Tips for Reopening: Organizing Staff

    June 2, 2020

21. How to Open a Food Business in Canada

    May 28, 2020

22. Study Finds Proper Methods Are Ignored When Cooking Chicken

    May 25, 2020

23. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Ramping Up During COVID-19

    May 15, 2020

24. Prepare to Reopen: Physical Distancing for your Business

    May 12, 2020

25. Guidelines for Food Deliveries During COVID-19

    April 30, 2020

26. How to Combat COVID-19 in Long-term Care

    April 20, 2020

27. What Could the Food Industry Look Like Post COVID-19?

    April 8, 2020

28. Food Retail Businesses Must Be Aware of COVID-19 Risks

    April 2, 2020

29. Dealing with Sick Employees During the Coronavirus Crisis

    March 31, 2020

30. Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis with CIFS

    March 26, 2020

31. How Can Food Businesses Switch to Take-out or Home Delivery?

    March 25, 2020

32. Can Food Businesses Operate with Social Distancing Rules?

    March 23, 2020

33. Cleaning & Sanitization to Prevent COVID-19

    March 17, 2020

34. Is COVID-19 a Risk to the Food Industry?

    March 10, 2020

35. NL Food Premises Regulation Changes Take Effect May 1, 2020

    February 27, 2020

36. What is Listeria? Symptoms of Listeriosis

    February 19, 2020

37. How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Fake Health Inspectors

    January 27, 2020

38. Tips for Handling 'Low-risk' Foods Safely

    January 20, 2020

39. Top 3 Food Safety Focus Areas Regulated in Canada

    January 16, 2020

40. Cleaning Methods and When to Use Them

    January 15, 2020

41. Hand Sanitizer or Soap: Which is More Effective?

    January 14, 2020

2019 Posts

1. Top 5 Food Safety Stories of 2019

   December 19, 2019

2. Tips for Food Safety During a Power Outage

   December 9, 2019

3. 8 of the World’s Most Dangerous Foods

   December 7, 2019

4. Tips for Effective Restaurant Inventory Management

   November 29, 2019

5. Understanding Natural Toxins in Food

   November 25, 2019

6. Food Poisoning: What Are Bacterial Toxins?

   November 22, 2019

7. How to Prepare for a Health Inspection

   November 11, 2019

8. How Long Do Spices Last?

   November 7, 2019

9. Norovirus Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

   October 27, 2019

10. How the CFIA Uses DNA to Fight Food-borne Illness

    October 14, 2019

11. Understanding Food-Borne Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites

    October 10, 2019

12. How to Cook Turkey Safely at Thanksgiving

    October 1, 2019

13. Preventing Cross-Contamination in the Refrigerator

    September 30, 2019

14. How to Handle Meat Safely in Food Service

    September 28, 2019

15. How to Buy, Handle and Prepare Seafood

    September 24, 2019

16. Managing Food Safety in School Cafeterias

    September 11, 2019

17. Food Safety Tips for Packed Meals

    September 3, 2019

18. What Could Be Lurking in Your Sandwich?

    August 6, 2019

19. The 4 Most Popular Cannabis Edibles in Canada

    August 5, 2019

20. Why Customer Complaints are Good for Business

    August 2, 2019

21. What Are High-Risk Foods?

    July 26, 2019

22. Don't Be Fooled by These Food Safety Myths

    July 25, 2019

23. 5 Rules for Buffet Food Safety

    July 24, 2019

24. How to Report a Food Safety Concern in Canada

    July 22, 2019

25. Food Handlers Practice Test: Questions & Answers

    July 5, 2019

26. Is it Legal to Operate a Home Food Business in Toronto?

    July 5, 2019

27. Can Vegans Get Food Poisoning?

    July 2, 2019

28. Why Food Safety Training is Important for Food Businesses

    June 20, 2019

29. What is a Food Safety Certificate?

    June 17, 2019

30. What You Need to Know About Edible Cannabis Regulations

    June 14, 2019

31. How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Restaurant

    June 10, 2019

32. 10 Things You Should Never Do as a Food Handler

    May 28, 2019

33. What is Food Fraud and Why is it a Big Deal?

    May 10, 2019

34. Food Safety at the 2019 SIAL Canada Trade Show

    May 7, 2019

35. Everything You Need to Know About HACCP

    April 26, 2019

36. How to Prevent Allergic Reactions in Your Food Business

    April 17, 2019

37. New Requirements for Frozen Raw Breaded Chicken Products

    April 9, 2019

38. How to Use and Calibrate a Probe Thermometer

    March 28, 2019

2018 Posts

1. Which Type of Cutting Board is the Safest - Plastic or Wood?

   December 11, 2018

2. Is Your Employee Hygiene Causing a Halloween Scare?

   October 18, 2018

3. Don't Let Your Big Bird be a Big Problem

   October 5, 2018

4. Changes to Ontario Food Safety Laws Effective 1st July 2018

   July 3, 2018

5. Eating Outdoors – Staying Food Safe in Spring and Summer

   May 25, 2018

6. The 5 Second Rule: Fact or Fiction?

   May 2, 2018

7. How to Practice Egg-cellent Food Safety

   April 1, 2018

8. Canada’s Frozen Chicken Problem

   March 23, 2018

9. Why Every Household Needs a Food Thermometer

   February 23, 2018

10. High-risk Customer Groups & the Dangers of Food Poisoning

    January 22, 2018

2017 Posts

1. Checklist for Receiving Food Deliveries

   December 3, 2017

2. Top 10 Rules for Waste Disposal

   November 13, 2017

3. How to Respond to a Food-Borne Illness Complaint

   October 12, 2017

4. Understanding Chemical Contamination of Food

   September 7, 2017

5. Understanding the Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing & Sterilizing

   August 13, 2017

6. Perishable Foods and Food Spoilage

   July 29, 2017

7. 4 Types of Cleaning Agents and When To Use Them

   June 12, 2017

8. Understanding Time and Temperature Control

   May 5, 2017

9. 6 Types of Microorganisms That Cause Food-Borne Illness

   April 12, 2017

10. Why Restaurant Managers Care About Food Safety Training

    March 8, 2017

11. Are Insects Safe to Eat?

    February 3, 2017

12. 10 Top Tips for Food Safety at Home

    January 17, 2017

13. Was Heartburn Originally Protection Against Food Poisoning?

    January 12, 2017