(Provincial Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary)
The chief medical officer of health wants everyone in the Province to follow common sense precautions to avoid food poisoning.
Two specific concerns about food handling during the summer are backyard barbecues and picnics.
Dr. Eilish Cleary says the risk is especially high for certain kinds of food poisoning when preparing raw meat for the bbq including infection caused by the bacteria E. coli.
People who get sick with E. coli experience a wide range of health effects including stomach cramps, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea.
For more info on food safety: go to
http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/he/2010e1221he.htm
