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Home cook washing fresh vegetables under running water in a kitchen sink as part of safe food handling practices
By Domenic Pedulla | April 2nd, 2026 | Food Safety

Foodborne Illness Prevention Training: What Food Safety Courses Cover

Foodborne illness affects 4 million Canadians each year. Learn what a food safety course covers, how cross-contamination prevention is taught,...
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Home cook washing fresh vegetables under running water in a kitchen sink as part of safe food handling practices
By Domenic Pedulla | April 2nd, 2026 | Food Safety

Food Safety Course for Home Cooks: What You Need to Know in Canada

Learn the food safety rules every home cook in Canada should know. Prevent food poisoning, avoid common kitchen mistakes, and...
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Hands arranging thin slices of cured meat on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.
By Domenic Pedulla | March 27th, 2026 | Food Safety

Meat Handling and Food Safety Course: What It Is and Why It Matters

Learn what a meat handling and food safety course covers, who needs it, and how to get certified online in...
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Chef wearing gloves, placing skewers of meat and vegetables into a countertop air fryer inside a small commercial kitchen.
By Domenic Pedulla | March 27th, 2026 | Food Safety

Food Safety Course for Mobile Food Vendors: Regulations, Risks, and Certification

Mobile food vendors in Canada are required to hold food handler certification under provincial health regulations. Learn what the rules...
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Person in a home kitchen wearing gloves disinfecting a countertop with spray cleaner and a cloth.
By Domenic Pedulla | March 3rd, 2026 | Food Safety

Do You Need Food Handler Training for a Cottage Food Business?

Selling homemade food? Learn the key food safety fundamentals and get proof of training you can use for markets, partners,...
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Food production workers in hairnets and gloves packing and stacking cardboard food boxes on a processing line.
By Domenic Pedulla | February 25th, 2026 | Food Safety

The Best Food Handling Courses For Large-Scale Food Production Facilities

Looking for large-scale food production training? See the 3-course stack employers value and get started with SafeCheck® today.
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Restaurant server in an apron writing an order on a notepad in a busy dining room.
By Domenic Pedulla | February 20th, 2026 | Food Safety

How To Get A Food Handler’s Certificate In Canada

Get certified without the hassle. Learn the steps, what the course covers, and what to download and keep after you...
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Restaurant server delivering food to a group of diners at a casual restaurant.
By Domenic Pedulla | February 5th, 2026 | Food Safety

The Best Food Handling Courses for Restaurants

Learn more about the best food handling and food safety training courses for restaurants in Canada.
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Restaurant employees reviewing food handler course renewal training on a laptop.
By Domenic Pedulla | January 30th, 2026 | Food Safety

A Step-By-Step Guide to the Food Handler Course Renewal Process

Need a current certificate for work? Complete SafeCheck® online renewal at your pace, with unlimited exam attempts and instant printable...
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Hospital meal tray with food being served to a patient in bed.
By Domenic Pedulla | January 29th, 2026 | Food Safety

Food Handler Training for Healthcare Settings in Canada

Learn what hospitals and care facilities commonly expect, how rules vary by province, and how to get certified online with...
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Chefs working in a commercial kitchen; front cook safely flambés a pan under hanging ladles.
By Domenic Pedulla | November 14th, 2025 | Food Safety

Food Handler Course Online vs In-Person

Discover the key differences between online and in-person food safety courses, including cost, length, and certification process.
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Smiling server holding a notepad and pencil in a restaurant kitchen, with chefs plating dishes in the background.
By Domenic Pedulla | November 14th, 2025 | Food Safety

What is the Cost of a Food Handler’s Course in Canada?

Compare the cost of a food handler’s course across Canada. Find approved online food safety programs that balance affordability and...
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SafeCheck® Learning Podcasts

Fueling the Future: Kelly Higginson
By Domenic Pedulla | March 25th, 2025 2:26 am

Fueling the Future: Kelly Higginson

In this powerhouse episode of the SafeCheck Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Higginson, President of Restaurants Canada, for an...
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Chef Massimo Capra, A Culinary Journey from Italy to Canada
By Domenic Pedulla | February 7th, 2025 10:52 pm

Chef Massimo Capra, A Culinary Journey from Italy to Canada

Renowned chefMassimo Caprashares his incredible journey from a small town in Italy to becoming a celebrated culinary figure in Canada....
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Leadership, Learning, and Community,  A Conversation with Darin Reeves
By Domenic Pedulla | October 5th, 2024 3:00 pm

Leadership, Learning, and Community, A Conversation with Darin Reeves

Send us a textIn this episode of the SafeCheck Podcast, Jay Ashton and Dominic Pedulla sit down with Darin Reeves,...
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