Infographic: Food-related illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths in Canada

1 in 8 people (4 million Canadians) get sick each year from contaminated food.

Over 11,500 hospitalizations and 240 deaths occur each year due to food-related illnesses.

Numbers includes both estimates for 30 foodborne pathogens and unknown causes of acute gastrointestinal illness.

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Last Updated January 16, 2026, 20:39 (UTC)
Created January 16, 2026, 20:39 (UTC)
crisis_categories Crises sanitaires
criticality_level Élevé
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description_fr 1 in 8 people (4 million Canadians) get sick each year from contaminated food. Over 11,500 hospitalizations and 240 deaths occur each year due to food-related illnesses. Numbers includes both estimates for 30 foodborne pathogens and unknown causes of acute gastrointestinal illness.
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sector health_and_safety
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title_fr Infographic: Food-related illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths in Canada
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