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
Slow cookers
If you use a slow cooker always follow the instructions and make sure it keeps the food at a safe holding temperature... Read More
Poppy seeds
Thebaine is a natural chemical found in poppy seeds which can be toxic in high concentrations. A total of 37 cases of... Read More
Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box (24 January 2023)
As school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing their... Read More
Good bugs, bad bugs school kit
‘Good bugs, bad bugs – preserving and fermenting food in glass’. Some bacteria are good – for example they live in our... Read More
Don’t be raw and risky – food safety tips for Christmas and Summer entertaining (5 December 2022)
The Food Safety Information Council today released their food safety tips for Christmas and Summer entertaining especially warning about the risk of... Read More
Aussies taking a food safety risk by eating raw or rare meat – don’t be raw and risky this Australian Food Safety Week
The Food Safety Information Council is warning Australians this Australian Food Safety Week not to take the risk of eating raw or... Read More
Don’t be raw and risky – buy a meat thermometer (and don’t forget to use it!) – Australian Food Safety Week 12 to 19 November 2022
The Food Safety Information Council is urging Australians this Food Safety Week to reduce their risk of food poisoning by buying and... Read More
25th Anniversary Fundraiser and Celebration
We are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Help us celebrate by sharing your memories and saying what you appreciate about... Read More
Many Aussies still not always washing hands after going to the toilet or before touching food – Global Handwashing Day 15 October 2022
In the lead up to Global Handwashing Day 15 October 2022 the Food Safety Information Council today released research that many Australians... Read More