A lot of food preparation happens at home. Food safety is just as important in the home as it is in restaurants or anywhere else.
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Food allergy now affects 1 in 10 infants and about 2 in 100 adults in Australia. Food intolerance is even more common.
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Food poisoning is the name for the range of illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink.
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Caffeine occurs naturally in foods, such as coffee, tea and cocoa and has a long history of safe use as a mild stimulant.
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When visiting restaurants and takeaways or just having a picnic, it's worth considering some particular food safety issues:
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A lot of food preparation happens at home. Food safety is just as important in the home as it is in restaurants or anywhere else.
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Find the information you need to understand what a food label is telling you, and manage your food choices. -
Food poisoning is the name for the range of illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink.
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Surrounded by food every day, it's easy to forget food can potentially be dangerous if not handled and prepared correctly.
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These pages provide guides on food safety during different life stages and key life events.
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Some foods can have a higher risk of causing food poisoning and need to be handled with special care by everyone.
