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Eating a variety of healthy foods is the key to a well-balanced diet and good nutrition. It keeps our bodies working well and helps prevent diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Topic: Food safety
Food - use-by and best-before dates
It may still be safe to eat those foods after the 'best before' date, but they may have lost quality and some nutritional value.
Food safety - eggs
To enjoy eggs safely – buy clean, keep cool and cook well.
Food safety - storage
High-risk food should be kept at 5 °C or below, and above 60 °C to avoid the temperature danger zone and food poisoning.
Food safety - tips for safe food practices
Tips for safe food practices as easy as clean, chill, cook and separate.
Food safety in summer
Prevent food poisoning from spoiling your summer fun.
Food safety outdoors
Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home, especially in warmer weather.
Food safety when cooking
Most foods should be cooked to at least 75 °C to minimise the risk of food poisoning.
Food safety when eating out
If you have any doubt about the safety of food when you’re out, don’t eat it.
Food safety when shopping
When you shop, choose, pack and transport food carefully.
