Food recalls
Food recalls in Australia are co-ordinated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Between 2013 and 2022, FSANZ coordinated 791 recalls including 75... Read More
Australia’s Food Safety Report Card released for World Food Safety Day 7 June 2023
The Food Safety Information Council today released its annual report card on Australia’s food safety record in the lead up to the... Read More
Breast milk
Breastfeeding is strongly recommended where possible as it is has benefits for both mother and baby. Here are some tips if you... Read More
Enjoy the bush but keep food safe when camping this Easter (5 April 2023)
Easter is a great time to get away and go camping in the beautiful Australian bush or beach. But food poisoning is... Read More
Water bottles
Water bottles can harbour nasties if not kept clean. Remember to empty and wash your reusable water bottles daily after use to... Read More
Fridge thermometers
Check the temperature To check if your fridge is operating at the correct temperature you need to purchase a thermometer from your... Read More
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Canned and packaged food
Damaged food packaging can provide an entry for bacteria. For example, check cans for unusual swelling and/or leakage, broken tamper seals, rusty... Read More
Warning not to pick or eat wild mushrooms because of deadly deathcap mushroom risk (8 March 2023)
Wild mushrooms are springing up around Australia this Autumn after wet weather, so today the Food Safety Information Council is warning people... Read More
Anti-microbial resistance
Food sits at the interface between humans, animals, and the environment. It is considered an important driver of anti-microbial resistance because it... Read More