Food-Related Illnesses

Food-borne illness (also known as "food poisoning") happens when a person gets sick from eating food that has been contaminated with a harmful micro-organism. These micro-organisms can be bacteria, parasites or viruses.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:34 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:34 (UTC)
criticality_level []
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2017-05-18 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["maladies d'origine alimentaire", "intoxications alimentaires", "micro-organismes contaminés", "nuisibles", "bactéries", "parasites", "virus"], "en": ["food-related illnesses", "food poisoning", "contaminated", "harmful micro-organism", "bacteria", "parasites", "viruses"]}
open_canada_subject ["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Maladies d'origine alimentaire
update_frequency as_needed