Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under

Children aged 5 and under are at increased risk for food poisoning and related health complications. This is because their immune system is still developing and they cannot fight off infection as well as adults can. Young children also produce less of the stomach acid that kills harmful bacteria. This makes it easier for them to get food poisoning. This guide offers helpful advice on how to reduce your child’s risk of food poisoning.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 18:51 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 18:51 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published	2015-03-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords	{"fr": ["Sécurité alimentaire", "Lignes directrices", "Maladie chronique"], "en": ["Food safety", "Guidelines", "Chronic diseases"]}
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sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	La salubrité des aliments pour les enfants âgés de 5 ans ou moins
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