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  1. Mushroom poisoning

    02 May 2019

    Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous varieties of wild fungi or mushrooms...

  2. Food safety while travelling

    12 Dec 2018

    Travelling, eating and drinking go together but unfortunately, traveller's diarrhoea and other food-related illnesses can sometimes come along for the ride...

  3. Food safety outdoors

    19 Nov 2018 Food safety outdoors

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

  4. Food safety when eating out

    19 Nov 2018

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

  5. Food safety and storage

    19 Nov 2018

    High-risk food should be kept at 5 °C or below, and above 60 °C to avoid the temperature danger zone and food poisoning...

  6. Fishing - eat your catch with care

    19 Nov 2018

    People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch because of the risk of chemical exposure...

  7. Food poisoning - prevention

    19 Nov 2018

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

  8. Food safety - eggs

    19 Nov 2018

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

  9. Food safety when cooking

    19 Nov 2018

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

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