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  1. Food labels

    Food labels carry useful information to help you make good choices about food.

  2. Food poisoning - listeria infection

    Listeria infection is uncommon but very dangerous for the elderly, people whose immune systems are not working properly and pregnant women and their unborn babies.

  3. Food poisoning - prevention

    You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions.

  4. Food processing and nutrition

    The nutrient value of food is almost always altered by the kind of processing it undergoes. Careful cooking and storage will help retain the nutrients in your food.

  5. Food safety after a fire

    After a fire, smoke and other contaminants from burning materials can potentially affect food.

  6. Food safety and eggs

    To enjoy eggs safely – buy clean, keep cool and cook well.

  7. Food safety and 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.

  8. Food safety outdoors

    Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home, especially in warmer weather.

  9. Food safety when cooking

    Most foods should be cooked to at least 75 °C to minimise the risk of food poisoning.

  10. Food safety when eating out

    If you have any doubt about the safety of food when you’re out, don’t eat it.