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Home > Healthy Eating > Food safety Food safety - 9 articlesWhether you are at home, the local shops or a family barbie, you need to be aware of the need of good hygiene and safety around food. Find out how to keep your food safe. Food - 'use-by' and 'best before' dates Most packaged foods have a 'use-by' or 'best before' date stamped on the box, wrapper or bottle. This date gives... Food poisoning - listeria Listeria is an illness caused by eating foods contaminated by the bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes. Listeria infection can be dangerous for... Food poisoning - prevention Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food. Some people are more at risk of getting food poisoning including pregnant... Food safety - storage Incorrect storage of food can cause spoilage and food poisoning. High risk food should be kept below 5°C or above... Food safety outdoors Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home for packed lunches, picnics, camping, barbeques (BBQs) and... Food safety when cooking Food poisoning can be minimised with good cooking techniques. Cook food to a temperature of at least 75°C or hotter... Food safety when eating out Restaurants, cafes and takeaway food outlets have a responsibility to serve food that is safe to eat. You can take... Food safety when shopping When shopping for food, you should choose, pack and transport it carefully to make sure it stays safe to eat.... Mercury in fish Mercury is often found in fish. Developing foetuses are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental... |
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