To learn more about the salmonellosis, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of salmonellosis. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Canada

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

This government agency manages food safety programs in Canada. To be aware of food recalls.

www.inspection.qc.ca

For more information on food preparation and storage: www.be careful with food.ca

See the table of safe cooking temperatures: www.befoodsafe.ca

Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Good practices to adopt to prevent food poisoning: food preparation, storage, canning, hygiene, etc.

www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

To find out about restaurants and distribution, processing or production companies that have not complied with food safety rules in Quebec.

www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Health Canada

In particular, consult the guides on food safety for people who are at greater risk of food poisoning:

For those 60 and over: www.hc-sc.qc.ca

For people with a weakened immune system: www.hc-sc.qc.ca

For pregnant women: www.hc-sc.qc.ca

Quebec government’s Health Guide

To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.

www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca

United States

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

On this very comprehensive American site, see: “Salmonellosis – Frequently Asked Questions. ”

www.cdc.gov

Food and Drug Administration

The American government body which, among other things, oversees food safety.

www.fda.gov