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Keeping lunchboxes safe

Packing a lunch for yourself or your child is a healthy and cost effective option however food poisoning bacteria can grow quickly,...
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Shopping and storage food safety

Strict food safety standards apply to food retailers in Australia to ensure that the food you buy is safe. But there are...
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Entertaining family and friends

Entertaining is fun especially during Christmas and the holiday season when you catch up with family and friends or at other times...
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Work and school lunch safety

Packing a lunch for yourself or your child is a healthy and cost effective option however food poisoning bacteria can grow quickly,...

Cross contamination

What is cross contamination? Cross contamination occurs when bacteria and viruses are transferred from a contaminated food or surface such as a...

Is it food poisoning?

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins in the food we eat. Some of these toxins are found naturally in...
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What to do if you get food poisoning?

If you get food poisoning seek medical attention. Food poisoning can be particularly serious in young children, the elderly and people of...
Handwashing

Our health is in our hands!

Always wash your hands before handling food and after handling raw meat or poultry. Clean hands will decrease the possibility of food...
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Sprouts

Problems with contaminated bean and seed sprouts in Australia Outbreaks of food-borne illness both in Australia and overseas have been associated with...