Food Recalls and Advisories

These warnings are provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

• Find recalls, advisories and safety alerts
• Learn about the symptoms of salmonellosis and what to do if you become ill
• E-mail Notification Services - Food recalls / Allergy alerts

What are some of the signs and symptoms of illness from eating contaminated food?

• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps

These symptoms may be accompanied by fever, chills, loss of appetite, or headache. 

People may call their illness a "stomach flu." If you have symptoms that continue to worsen or are not getting better, or you are worried about yourself, see a physician or nurse practitioner. Notify Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 if you think the illness is related to food you bought or prepared, especially food that others may also be exposed to.

Useful links

• Information on Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Government of Canada:

• General food safety tips
• Safe Food Handling
• Food safety for vulnerable populations