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A student's perspective: entomology at the CFIA
My name is Kiersten DeViller, and I'm in my third year studying Biology at Carleton University. My summer was filled with new experiences and so many beetles, so here's a little snapshot of what it looked like.
Three facts about best-before dates that can save you money
Use these tips to make the most of your groceries and waste less food at home.
Parents and caregivers: Master food labels for allergy-safe lunches and snacks
Packing lunches can be hard enough, but ensuring that your child is sent to school with allergy-friendly lunches is an even bigger challenge. Pack lunches and snacks with confidence by following these tips.
Have food allergies? 5 tips for reading food labels
Have food allergies? Check out these 5 tips on how to read food labels when shopping with allergies.
Food poisoning trivia with 2 epidemiologists
In this podcast episode, we bust popular myths about food poisoning with 2 epidemiologists, Tanis Kershaw and Courtney Smith, from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Don't bring uninvited guests with you this winter
If you're stocking up on firewood to keep warm this winter, buy it where you'll burn it to prevent the spread of plant pests.
The food safety puzzle: piecing together an outbreak investigation
Behind every outbreak of food poisoning, a team of detectives works around the clock to pinpoint the source. This podcast episode, 4 experts explain how they connect the dots to save lives.
How food testing helps keep you safe
CFIA scientists test food products to look for undeclared allergens and other hazards, like pesticides and bacteria, that could make you or your loved ones sick.
