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
Natural toxins in food
Food contains natural chemicals, including carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and vitamins. But some foods contain potentially harmful natural toxins. Sometimes a toxin is... Read More
Over a third of Australians risk food poisoning by playing raw egg roulette (5 November 2016)
Media release: 5 November 2016 20th Australian Food Safety Week 6 to 12 November 2016 Research released today by the Food Safety... Read More
Food safety advice about bringing food to family or friends in aged care launched today (30 September 2016)
Media release: 30 September 2016 In recognition of the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2016, the Food Safety... Read More
Christmas: a jolly good time to avoid food poisoning
Monday, 17 December 2001 ‘Tis the season to be jolly — unfortunately it’s also the food poisoning season when the weather is... Read More