Food Poisoning

Thousands of people get food poisoning each year. If you think you may have gotten sick from consuming food or dinks, please contact the Health Unit to speak with a public health nurse or public health inspector.

Call 705-474-1400 or toll free 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 to report food poisoning.

What is Food Poisoning?

Food Safety - Public Health - MOHLTC (gov.on.ca)

Sécurité alimentaire - Santé publique - MSMSLD (gov.on.ca)

Should I go to child care, school, or work if I have food poisoning?

Avoid preparing or serving food to others.
People working in high risk settings such as healthcare providers, food handlers, and those who work or attend childcare should be excluded until symptom free for 24 hours, or symptom free for 48 hours after discontinuing use of anti-diarrheal medications.
Healthcare providers should follow-up with their Occupational Health Department for further direction.