The objective of the Food Protection program is to provide the public with a safe food supply by reducing the risk of foodborne illness due to chemical, microbiological, or other forms of contamination.

Program goals are achieved through research, education, monitoring investigation, and regulation.

Staff coordinates the Meat Inspection Program which helps to ensure a safe and healthy meat supply to Manitobans.  Under contract with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, all animals slaughtered in provincial abattoirs receive pre- and post-mortem examinations; as well, there are inspections of physical facilities.

Food Protection staff are also responsible for coordinating provincial food handler training programs, in partnership with Assiniboine and Keewatin Community Colleges, and the public health inspectors employed with Manitoba Conservation.

Food Protection Links:

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

• Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Food and Drug Administration (U.S.)

• Food Safety Risk Analysis Clearinghouse

• Gateway to Government Food Safety Information