Health Canada says that 11 to 13 million of Canada’s 33 million people will get sick from food each year.

But,

"You can help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses for your family and friends during the holiday season by following some basic food safety tips."

If it’s basic, why are so many people getting sick?

The Canadians at least have it right by saying,

"If cooking a turkey for a holiday meal, use a digital food thermometer to make sure it is cooked properly."

That’s so much better than the Brits and the Irish.

But then, Health Canada says,

"The temperature of the thickest part of the breast or thigh should be at least 85 degrees C (185 degrees F)."

No one knows where this recommendation comes from. In the U.S., the recommendation is 165 F, and anyone can figure out where it came from. Apparently no one asks such questions in Canada.