Properly Handle and Prepare Fresh Sausages
Though most people recognise that they need to take care when storing, handling, and preparing raw meat, they often feel unsure about how to deal with fresh sausages. It's with this in mind that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics released it's list of safety tips and guidelines for dealing with raw sausages. Purchasing the Right Products Similarly to when you buy other perishable items, it’s a good idea to make sure that you pick up your sausages towards the end of your shopping ...
Continue Reading ...Food Shopping Fundamentals
Food shopping may sound like a simple task, however many people are not aware of the potential food safety hazards and are unprepared to deal with the consequences. So how can you keep your food at it's best? Well, when it comes to buying, packing, and transporting your food home, there are things you can do to ensure it maintains its integrity and stays safe for consumption. High Risk Foods Certain foods are more susceptible to contamination than others, and are classified as high ris ...
Continue Reading ...Salt Consumption Reduction Could Save Thousands of Australian Lives
Many people are familiar with the risks that excessive salt intake can impose. High degrees of sodium consumption have been scientifically linked to dangerous conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes. However, despite these facts, the average Australian consumes about 9 grams of salt every day. Recommended Sodium Intake According to the Australian Heart Foundation, it is recommended that people do not consume more than 6 grams of salt a day if they are otherwis ...
Continue Reading ...Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Kitchen accidents are the number one cause of house fires in Australia, and they are generally exacerbated by an inadequate degree of knowledge on how to fight fires should the worst happen. These tips could help you to protect yourself, your family, and your home when kitchen preparation gets out of hand. Be Prepared For Anything Although most of us hope to never experience a kitchen fire, it’s important that you know how to deal with one in the event that it does occur. First of al ...
Continue Reading ...Ensuring your Seafood is Safe from Store to Serving
Australia's love of seafood is a culinary delight that spans generations, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is seafood brimming with health-boosting nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, it’s also delicious and versatile. However, seafood is also considered to be a high-risk food when it comes to assessing it's potential to inflict food poisoning. Therefore, it's essential to practice proper food safety all times to make sure seafood is fit for consumption. Be Careful Choosing Your D ...
Continue Reading ...Avoiding Food-Borne Illness
Every year, substantial numbers of Australians are struck with some manner of food borne illness. According to the Food Safety Information Council, these numbers, which have been escalating throughout recent years, have recently reached over five million affected people per annum. Food Poisoning Causes The reasons behind this jump in food poisoning cases are simple. As we search for ways to make our lives quicker and more convenient, the way that we eat and prepare food is beginning to ch ...
Continue Reading ...Genetically Modified Foods: The Future, or a Culinary Complexity?
One of the most critical points of discussion within food safety circles is the topic of genetically modified foods. Though this concept has generated a significant amount of excitement, it is also incredibly controversial. Most people seem to present a strong opinion regarding the matter; with advocates claiming that genetically modified foods are the future, and opponents expressing anxieties about potentially unknown side-effects. The Pros and Cons of Genetic Modification Advocates f ...
Continue Reading ...Food Safety for High Risk Customer Groups
Food poisoning and infection from Salmonella, Listeria, and other common harmful organisms can happen to anyone at any time. However, it can be especially important to adopt diligent food safety practices when dealing with high risk groups. High Risk Groups People who are at higher risk for developing significant food-borne illnesses are generally those who have compromised immune systems. This can include people who suffer with chronic illnesses or immune system disorders, as well as the ...
Continue Reading ...Safe Baby Formula Practices
Though a number of childcare and health experts maintain that breast milk is the optimum choice for feeding infants, it is not always possible for parents to provide that option. Fortunately, there are a number of different options available on the market today when it comes to purchasing nutritious formula for infants. However, similarly to any consumable or food, it is important for consumers to take into account food safety measures when it comes to preparing and handing formula. In fact, ...
Continue Reading ...Scrutinising the Additives in Meat and Poultry
When it comes to selecting meat products, most consumers don’t spend a lot of time worrying about where their purchase came from. Often, they assume that their local vendor or butcher would not sell food unless it was completely free of any contamination. However, part of the process involved with keeping meat suitable to purchase, cook and eat, involves the use of additives, which also keep perishables safe for consumers when they are being imported from overseas. Why the Additives? ...
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