Australian Food Safety Week
The theme of Australian Food Safety Week 9 to 16 November 2024 will be ‘Look before you cook – reading food labels’... Read More
Cross contamination
What is cross contamination? Cross contamination occurs when bacteria and viruses are transferred from a contaminated food or surface such as a... Read More
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium botulinum Clostridium botulinum is one of the better-known food poisoning bacteria due to the severe nature of the illness it causes... Read More
Campylobacter
Campylobacter Campylobacter causes gastroenteritis with symptoms that can include diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, fever, muscle pain, headache, and vomiting between 2–5... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Save Food Safety Week
The Food Safety Information Council is asking for your urgent assistance to save this year’s Food Safety Week to be held... Read More
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... Read More
Food safety tips – Poultry
Chicken is a healthy, convenient meal and is Australia’s most popular meat with over 8 out of every 10 cooks choosing chicken.... Read More