Use by and best before dates
‘Use by’ dates are dates marked on foods to advise shoppers that the food must be eaten before the marked date for... Read More
Get ready for the single use plastic bag ban from 1 July with this food safety advice
The Food Safety Information Council today launched its food safety advice for re-usable shopping bags in the lead up to the single... Read More
Mothers’ Day reminder for mums-to-be about the risk from Listeria infection (13 May 2018)
The Food Safety Information Council today used Mothers’ Day to remind mums-to-be about the risk of Listeria infection during pregnancy. Council Chair... Read More
Love your backyard chooks but remember to wash your hands – Pet Day 11 April 2018
Backyard chickens are becoming popular with 3% of Australian households reporting that they keep chickens according to a survey by Animal Medicines... Read More
Easter entertaining – your friends and family could be at risk of Listeria (29 March 2018)
As Easter is a perfect time to entertain, the Food Safety Information Council is warning about the risk of food poisoning from... Read More
Rock melons (canteloupes)
Rockmelons have been linked to Salmonella and Listeria poisonings in the past, notably Salmonella outbreaks in the United States during the 1950s,... Read More
Concerns raised about young people’s poor food safety knowledge as the academic year begins
As the academic year begins, the Food Safety Information Council, together with their member Cater Care, have launched a food safety tips... Read More
Washing up – sponges, brushes, and dish cloths
Keep up to date with washing dirty dishes and utensils as leaving them in the sink lets bacteria breed. You can either... Read More
Back to school and work lunchbox food safety advice
Research shows that 94 per cent of households with children pack school lunches and 4 out of five adults take packed lunches... Read More
Keeping lunchboxes safe
Packing a lunch for yourself or your child is a healthy and cost effective option however food poisoning bacteria can grow quickly,... Read More