Government Roles
and Responsibilities for Food Safety in Ontario
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response
and Food Recalls
In the event of a foodborne illness outbreak in Ontario, the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada are involved through
an Ontario Outbreak Investigation Coordinating Committee (OOICC) chaired
by the provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
Local public health units investigate any laboratory-confirmed illnesses
within their jurisdiction.
MOHLTC can, through the Health Protection and Promotion Act, issue
a food recall, but normally recalls are carried out by the CFIA.
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