Time to get back to work and be kind to that workplace fridge plus back to school lunchbox safety tips (12 January 2026)
It’s happened to all of us on that first day back at work: we open the office fridge to discover the remnants... Read More
Your turkey doesn’t need a bath and other Christmas and Summer entertaining food safety tips
The Food Safety Information Council today released their tips for how to enjoy the festive season and summer entertaining safely. Julian Cox,... Read More
Listen to our indigenous radio community service announcement with Shae Lui
Listen to our indigenous radio community service announcement with Shae Lui
More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken – Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November ‘Food safety myth busting’
This Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing raw chicken before cooking... Read More
Two thirds of Aussies surveyed recall having food poisoning and the majority of those incorrectly blame the last thing they ate – food safety myth busting
In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November 2025, the Food Safety Information Council has released a... Read More
Fridge and freezer food safety
According to recent research, most Australians don’t know that cold food should be stored at or below 5°C. Yet doing this can... Read More
Do you always wash your hands after a pee or after a poo? Global Handwashing Day 15 October 2025
In the lead up to Global Handwashing Day 15 October 2025 the Food Safety Information Council has released its latest handwashing consumer... Read More
Food Safety Information Council Annual Report 2024-25
Chair’s Report This annual report covers the 12 month reporting year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and any... Read More
It’s time to Spring clean your pantry, fridge and freezer (15 September 2025)
It’s September and Spring has well and truly sprung! So, the Food Safety Information Council is recommending that consumers check out their... Read More
Australian Food Safety Week 2025 Sample Media Release
Australian Food Safety Week 2025 will be held from 8 to 15 November 2025. The theme is ‘Don’t swallow the myth – Food... Read More