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.
What is Food Poisoning? |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have Food Poisoning? |
Stay home until you are symptom-free for 24 hours, or 48 hours if anti-diarrheal medication was used. Avoid preparing or serving food to others while ill. Wash hands thoroughly and often, using soap and warm, running water for 20-30 seconds. Exclude symptomatic food handlers, healthcare providers, and childcare staff/attendees until symptom free for 24 hours, OR symptom free for 48 hours after discontinuing use of anti-diarrheal medication. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case manager, or occupational health at your workplace. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
Public Health Ontario's Food Safety Public Health Agency of Canada: Food Poisoning Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Food Poisoning, all causes |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: July 2024