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Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous varieties of wild fungi or mushrooms...
Travelling, eating and drinking go together but unfortunately, traveller's diarrhoea and other food-related illnesses can sometimes come along for the ride...
Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home, especially in warmer weather...
If you have any doubt about the safety of food when you're out, don't eat it...
High-risk food should be kept at 5 °C or below, and above 60 °C to avoid the temperature danger zone and food poisoning...
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...
You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions...
To enjoy eggs safely - buy clean, keep cool and cook well...
Most foods should be cooked to at least 75 ?C to minimise the risk of food poisoning...