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...

People are more health conscious today than ever before. One of the ways that this change is beginning to show is through the increased demand in food safety transparency. Consumers want to be fully informed about their food, and not only know where produce comes from, but also how it was...

Losing power within your home is never a convenient turn of events. However, some aspects of a power outage can be more than simply irritating. When it comes to keeping your food supply safe for consumption, it is essential that you know how to quickly and effectively handle the situation. If you...

Just like most other items of food, there are strict rules and guidelines when it comes to dealing with your fresh produce in a manner that is safe and hygienic. But how can you ensure that your fresh produce is purchased at it’s best, stays safe and maintains its integrity? Purchasing produce ...

Hot dogs and frankfurters are a beloved food throughout the world, especially during the warmer months of spring and summer, when more people begin to enjoy barbecues outdoors. However, it’s important that you do not let the fun and sun distract you from important concerns such as food safety....

A lot of people travel for various reasons throughout their lives and big part of experiencing a culture is testing out the local cuisine. However, a lot of travellers are struck with gastrointestinal discomfort after trying new foods that may be unfamiliar to their digestive system. Locals within...

There has been a degree of controversy in the circles of health and nutrition when it comes to the selecting the “best” milk option. The two major strains to choose from are pasteurised and non-pasteurised products. Pasteurised milk is raw milk that has gone through a process of heating via...

Safe preparation and handling practices are an essential part of any kitchen, but when you run a pub, restaurant, or bar, you’re setting yourself up to deal with a new series of risks. First of all, these institutions generally have to work with larger volumes of food. Secondly, they are serving...

The concept of genetic modification in foods is quite a novel one in Australia, leading to a great deal of confusion in customers on how these products should be viewed. Numerous questions have arisen regarding whether genetically modified foods are safe for consumption, who they are intended to...