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COVID-19 Update: Latest Restrictions by State & Territory

WEBHere are the latest COVID-19 restrictions and public health measures that food businesses need to know as of January 13, 2022. January 13, 2022. Australia’s …

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Assessing Links Between Canned Foods and Cancer

WEBRecent studies conducted within the last couple of years have actually shown possible links between canned foods and escalated cancer risks. For instance, …

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Backyard Chickens the Source of Salmonella Outbreak

WEBIn Queensland, an outbreak of Salmonella in children has been linked to backyard chickens. Within the state there have been 17 reported cases, with 13 of the …

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Australian Food Safety News Food Recalls and More AIFS

WEBWelcome to the latest food safety news provided by the Australian Institute of Food Safety. April 23, 2024.

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The Name and Shame Register Starts to Show Success

WEBCommon Violations. The Name and Shame Register covers all types of food safety breaches by businesses in New South Wales. The most common violations …

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COVID-19 Update: New Guidelines for Victoria’s Food Businesses

WEBWorkers in specific industries, including volunteers, contractors and students on placement, are required to show proof of full vaccination to their employer by …

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Regulating Fast Food for Australian Consumer Health

WEBMarch 16, 2013. Some frightening facts have come out about how often consumers choose to eat fast foods. The Cancer Council of Australia recently indicated through a detailed …

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Australian Food Safety Week 2023: Dollars and Sense

WEBNovember 13, 2023. In a world where the cost of living is on the rise, ensuring the safety of the food we consume has never been more critical. So much so that it has inspired the …

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Highlights from Australia’s Food Safety Report Card

WEBEach year, an estimated 4.1 million cases of food poisoning are reported in Australia. These result in over 31,000 hospitalisations, 1 million visits to doctors and 86 …

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The Australian Government Releases Sous Vide Cooking Rules

WEBThe water bath used for cooking should be set exactly at 55 degrees. The food should never be cooked below 54.5 degrees Celsius and should be cooked for 6 …

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Have Australians Changed their Hand Washing Habits in 2020

WEBOctober 16, 2020. Global Handwashing Day is being celebrated today, and this year’s focus is on encouraging everyone around the world to improve their hand hygiene amidst the …

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McDonalds Continue to Struggle with Further Food Safety Concerns

WEBAugust 13, 2014. Following a food safety scare in China, the CEO of the world’s biggest fast-food corporation, McDonalds, definitely isn’t lovin’ the backlash that his company …

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Salmonella Outbreak Sends Bakery Owners to Court

WEBA February 2019 outbreak of Salmonella infection linked to Angkor Bakery in South Australia has landed two of the bakery’s owners, father and daughter Hang Chour …

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Survey Shows Food-Borne Illness a Top Concern for Australians

WEBWhile food-borne illness is a top concern, less than 10 percent of respondents reported changing their behaviours because of a top food safety issue. …

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Expert Team Identifies Chicken Source in Multi-State Listeria …

WEBOctober 3, 2023. A skilled team of experts from various fields has found the root of a listeria outbreak that's been affecting people in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria …

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Sydney Struggles to Get Rat Problem Under Control

WEBThe City of Sydney struggles to tackle health and safety risks caused by up to a billion displaced rats. July 29, 2019. While rats have always been a problem in …

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New Food Safety Laws for the Australian Capital Territory

WEBThe Chief Minister of Health for the Australian Capital Territory has recently announced new food safety laws for the state that will go into effect on the 1st of …

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Girl Paralysed by Food Poisoning; Infection Traced to KFC Chicken

WEBNovember 20, 2012. Kentucky Fried Chicken is officially responsible for a severe case of food poisoning that resulted in paralysis in a young girl, according to an official court …

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McDonald's Outlet in WA Fined $180K for Food Safety Breaches

WEBNovember 24, 2012. The Health Department in WA has issued its largest ever fine according to the West Australian newspaper. The fine was issued to a McDonald's outlet …

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