More than 100 people have reportedly fallen ill from Salmonella poisoning after eating food at Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant in Springwood, South of Brisbane, last weekend. Complainants include people from high risk groups including pregnant women, the elderly and children. People from these groups...

In 2013/2014, triple the number of Adelaide food businesses were fined for breaching food safety laws compared to previous years according to Adelaide Now. Food safety breaches That’s 44 businesses that were warned, fined or told to improve. The previous year 28 businesses were reprimanded, and in...

McDonald’s chicken nugget sales in Japan have stalled after a consumer reportedly discovered vinyl inside one of her nuggets whilst dining at a restaurant in the northern prefecture of Aomori. The offending item came from one of three production facilities based in Thailand that are used by...

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released its approved version of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code on December 16 2014. FSANZ stated that the key goal of the revision was to make the Food Standards Code interact “more effectively” with State, Territory and Federal food...

Seafood makes up an essential and nutritious part of any balanced diet. Fish contains high amounts of essential omega-3 fatty acids and other high-quality proteins that keep our minds and bodies performing at their best. Though there’s always the option to buy fish from your local store,...

The Christmas season is edging ever closer and with that in mind, people are being encouraged to start thinking more seriously about their understanding of food safety. With temperatures rising, it is essential to know how to keep yourself, and your family safe and healthy throughout the holiday...

Although it is important to be aware of the dangers of food poisoning at all times of the year, various studies have shown that people are more susceptible to contracting food-based illnesses throughout the Christmas season. According to Julia Madden of the Food Safety Information Council, the...

In today’s modern world, people are becoming more dedicated to the concept of food safety and showing greater interest in the ingredients that make up their meals, including preservatives and additives. What’s more, consumers are more health conscious now than they have ever been, especially in...

Cooking and consuming food are a huge part of most summer festivities. There are few better ways to enjoy the delightful weather and company of your loved ones than by getting together over a delicious bite to eat. However, as the summer weather approaches, so too do a wealth of enhanced food...

A lot of people believe that if food has been frozen, it carries no risk of food poisoning. Unfortunately, this is not the case. It is important to practise proper food safety in any setting, including when you are dealing with frozen food products, as food poisoning is not only limited to freshly...