Food shopping may sound like a simple task, however many people are not aware of the potential food safety hazards and are unprepared to deal with the consequences. So how can you keep your food at it’s best? Well, when it comes to buying, packing, and transporting your food home, there are things...

Many people are familiar with the risks that excessive salt intake can impose. High degrees of sodium consumption have been scientifically linked to dangerous conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes. However, despite these facts, the average Australian consumes about 9...

Kitchen accidents are the number one cause of house fires in Australia, and they are generally exacerbated by an inadequate degree of knowledge on how to fight fires should the worst happen. These tips could help you to protect yourself, your family, and your home when kitchen preparation gets out...

Australia’s love of seafood is a culinary delight that spans generations, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is seafood brimming with health-boosting nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, it’s also delicious and versatile. However, seafood is also considered to be a high-risk food when it comes to...

Every year, substantial numbers of Australians are struck with some manner of food borne illness. According to the Food Safety Information Council, these numbers, which have been escalating throughout recent years, have recently reached over five million affected people per annum. Food poisoning...

One of the most critical points of discussion within food safety circles is the topic of genetically modified foods. Though this concept has generated a significant amount of excitement, it is also incredibly controversial. Most people seem to present a strong opinion regarding the matter; with...

Food poisoning and infection from Salmonella, Listeria, and other common harmful organisms can happen to anyone at any time. However, it can be especially important to adopt diligent food safety practices when dealing with high risk groups. High risk groups People who are at higher risk for...

Though a number of childcare and health experts maintain that breast milk is the optimum choice for feeding infants, it is not always possible for parents to provide that option. Fortunately, there are a number of different options available on the market today when it comes to purchasing...

When it comes to selecting meat products, most consumers don’t spend a lot of time worrying about where their purchase came from. Often, they assume that their local vendor or butcher would not sell food unless it was completely free of any contamination. However, part of the process involved with...

Many people approach the task of handling and purchasing food with a basic understanding of food safety. However, certain products still provide a degree of challenge when it comes to recognising safe food handling practices. Dairy products and eggs are especially high risk foods, both known to be...