Food safety for children
How to choose, handle, and store foods to keep children safe, prevent choking, and poisoning.
Your child can choke if food gets stuck in their airway and affects their breathing. Find out the most common causes of choking.
Food poisoning can happen if food isn't handled, prepared, or stored properly. The food can become spoiled with germs, yet still taste and smell okay. These germs can cause stomach aches, diarrhea, vomiting, or fever. Learn about food poisoning.
More information:
- Safely prepare, serve, and store foods
- Recommended fridge and freezer storage time
- Choose fish that are low in mercury
- Avoid giving honey to babies less than 12 months
- Avoid raw milk and raw juice
- Be aware of food safety during emergency
Talk to a public health nurse to get free telephone support.
