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Consumer

No matter how safe food is when purchased, the last link in the food safety chain is safe storage and preparation by consumers.

Consumer

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Food allergy now affects 1 in 10 infants and about 2 in 100 adults in Australia. Food intolerance is even more common.
  • Food poisoning is the name for the range of illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink.

  • People in a restaurant

    When visiting restaurants and takeaways or just having a picnic, it's worth considering some particular food safety issues:

  • Women and girl with a cake

    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_banner.jpg

    Food poisoning is the name for the range of illnesses caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink.

  • Plate with cutlery

    Surrounded by food every day, it's easy to forget food can potentially be dangerous if not handled and prepared correctly.

  • Children eating an icescream

    These pages provide guides on food safety during different life stages and key life events.

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