November 2024

Novel control measures for Listeria in food processing facilities

This blog highlights standard control measures to reduce or eliminate Listeria spp. in ready-to-eat foods and food processing facilities, and discusses novel and emerging control measures that are currently being investigated or have already been adopted.

Upcoming Webinar

How public health professionals can help reduce radon risk in Canada

November 28, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00pm Pacific Time

Anne-Marie Nicol, PhD
David McVea, MD, PhD
BC Centre for Disease Control

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Multidrug-resistance pathogens in foods

December 12, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00pm Pacific Time

Siyun Wang, PhD
University of British Columbia

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Research Scan

Announcements

Wildlife and avian influenza – Handling guidelines to protect your health

Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds and other wildlife across Canada. The Government of Canada has updated guidance for hunters and members of the public who may be handling wild birds or other wildlife this hunting season.

Consultation on guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality: Radiological parameters

Health Canada has launched a consultation on updating the guidelines for radionuclides in drinking water, including ideas and input on the proposed approach and potential impacts of implementation.

MACs in drinking water are proposed for three natural radionuclides (Pb-210, Ra-226 and Ra-228), which represent the most significant radionuclides in Canadian drinking water supplies.

New health-based values (HBVs) for other radionuclides of interest, including polonium-210 (Po-210) and radon-222 (Rn-222), have also been included.

This consultation is open to new input until January 10, 2025.

Webinar Recording

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza:
Adapting to a new One Health challenge from an old foe

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