Public health risks of raw milk consumption: Lessons from a case of paediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Pasteurization of raw milk is mandatory before sale in Canada and has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of food-borne illness associated with milk consumption. Consumption of raw milk sparks urgent concern from a public health perspective since it has been linked to numerous outbreaks by enteric organisms, particularly related illnesses and complications in pediatric populations. The sale and distribution of raw milk is illegal in Canada, based on these significant health risks, but growing popular interest and trends in consuming raw dairy products reflect changes in consumer preferences.

Equity and inclusivity in research: co-creation of a digital platform with representatives of marginalized populations to enhance the involvement in research of people with limited literacy skills.

To improve health equity, as well as equity in research, community-engaged research and participatory research needs to be inclusive. Equity in health research refers to the principle that anyone affected by research or who can benefit from its outcomes should have equal opportunities to contribute to it. Many researchers advocate the importance of promoting equity in research and engage in processes that foster the research involvement of lay persons, patients, and community members who are otherwise "absent" or "silent".

Health risks of frozen raw breaded chicken products: A local health unit perspective.

Raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products, has been implicated in 18 outbreaks of nontyphoidal salmonellae in Canada since 2017. The Canadian Food and Inspection Agency has since implemented industry requirements, from April 2019, aimed at reducing salmonellosis risks in frozen raw breaded chicken products prior to their distribution in the retail marketplace. This commentary explores key issues identified by a local public health unit during an investigation of two cases of salmonellosis that occurred within the context of a recent Canada-wide outbreak linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products.