About this episode

Health officials emphasize the importance of food safety during Carnival celebrations.

The Environmental Health Division is encouraging food vendors and patrons to prioritize food safety by following proper hygiene and food handling practices, obtaining the necessary food handlers' licences, and taking precautions to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses during the Carnival festivities.

Topics covered

• food safety
• Carnival celebrations
• hygiene practices
• food handling
• foodborne illnesses

Keywords

• food safety
• Carnival
• hygiene
• food handling
• foodborne illnesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Environmental Health Division

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