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Special care foods

Some foods can have a higher risk of causing food poisoning and other effects on health and need to be handled with special care. 

The risks can be more serious for people with low immunity including pregnant women, children younger than 5, people over 65  and those with certain underlying conditions. 

  • eggs

    Eggs are a healthy, nutritious part of many Australians' diet.

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables

    Fresh fruit and vegetables are an important and necessary part of a healthy and nutritious diet.

  • Sprouts

    Sprouts are germinated seeds.

    Classed as either green or bean sprouts, they are commonly used in sandwiches, salads and Asian dishes.

  • leftovers

    Eating leftovers is a great way to save time and money - and fight food waste.

  • Fresh noodles thumb

    Some types of fresh, Asian-style noodles can cause serious illness if they are not kept refrigerated from the time they are manufactured right through to the

  • Roquefort cheese

    Roquefort cheese, which is made from raw sheeps' milk and is unpasteurised, was recently approved for sale in Australia by federal authorities after a 10 yea

  • Cup of coffee, caffeine

    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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