Resources for Schools and Libraries

Outreach Program Materials

Order free additional copies of the Food Recall pamphlet, Food Recall poster, and the Food Recall bookmark or other information on Canada's food safety system by calling 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232).

Many of the food safety topics are available in descriptive audio on one CD or cassette. Contact Kelly Cirtwill using the CFIA's feedback form or by telephone at 613-221-4144 to request a copy. You can also access these topics individually as PDF and MP3 from this Web site.

• Activity Book (Ages 5-8)
• Allergy Alerts and Food Recalls Pamphlet
• Allergy Alerts and Food Recalls Poster

Allergy Alerts and Food Recall

• Allergy Alert and Food Recall Subscription
• Index of Food Recalls /Allergy Alerts

Food Safety Games

• Clean the Counter Game
• Food Safety Wheel Game
  • Kid's Food Safety Wheel Questions
• Safe Meal Preparation Game
• Safe Temperature Game

Food Safety Tips and Facts - Schools and Children

• Allergies and Sensitivities
• Causes of Food Borne Illness
  • E. coli 0157:H7
  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
• Food Safety Tips and Facts
  • Bagged and Boxed Lunches
  • Barbecuing
  • Kitchen
  • Picknicking, Hiking and Camping
  • Preventing Infections From Pets and Petting Zoos
• Food Packaging and Storage
• Food Safety Tips for Using Food Thermometers
• Specific Products / Risks
  • Black Widow Spiders in Grapes
  • Bottled Water
  • Eggs
  • Mercury and Fish Consumption

Partners in Food Safety

• Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
• Health Canada - Food and Nutrition
• Public Health Agency of Canada

Plant Pest Information

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): Find the beetle! (Children's Activity)