Indigenous Australians and food safety
Rates of Salmonella infection are much higher among Indigenous Australians, especially in remote areas. Indigenous Australians are also more likely to have... Read More
Australia’s food safety report card released for the inaugural World Food Safety Day 7 June 2019
The Food Safety Information Council has released a report card on Australia’s food safety record in recognition of the inaugural UN World... Read More
Keep those hands clean on the election trail – important health advice from the Food Safety Information Council (24 April 2019)
Media release With much handshaking and baby kissing happening over the next few weeks, the Food Safety Information Council today released its... Read More
Cathy Moir announced as new Chair of the Food Safety Information Council (10 April 2019)
Cathy Moir is the new Chair of the Food Safety Information Council replacing retiring Chair Rachelle Williams. Cathy Moir is a long-term... Read More
Take the guesswork out of Christmas entertaining – use a meat thermometer for great food cooked safely every time (19 December 2017)
The Food Safety Information Council, and Tonic Health Media, today launched their Christmas entertaining advice to urge consumers to buy a meat... Read More
Indigenous Australians and food safety
Rates of Salmonella infection are much higher among Indigenous Australians, especially in remote areas. Indigenous Australians are also more likely to have... Read More
Is it done yet? – Summer TV and radio campaign launched to reduce food poisoning (14 November 2017)
The Food Safety Information Council today launched its summer education campaign with TV and radio spots and a YouTube video to encourage... Read More
Australians clueless about safe cooking temperatures – Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time (10 November 2017)
Despite celebrity cooking shows being all the rage, the Food Safety Information Council released a national survey today... Read More
Warning to wash hands regularly to reduce your chance of flu and food poisoning: Global Handwashing Day (15 October 2017)
Media release: 15 October 2017 Following this year’s high rate of influenza cases the Food Safety Information Council is using Global Handwashing... Read More
Easter seafood – keep it chilled (12 April 2017)
Media release: 12 April 2017 The Food Safety Information Council today released research that shows more Australians are more worried about the... Read More