Recently coffee took over from tea as the second most popular beverage in the world (behind water) and it is the second most traded commodity (behind oil). It is one of those foods that is either loved or not and nearly everyone has tasted it, but is it safe and where does it come from…
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So how safe is … chicken?
Chicken is one of the most popular foods in the world and is loved by many but is it safe and how did it become so popular? Safety Chicken is a member of the poultry group and is one of the Potentially Hazardous Foods. It is potentially hazardous because it has the right nutrients and…
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Has Food Safety training helped change Australians laid back attitude when it comes to Food Safety?
Australians are often referred to as being 'laid back' with a 'no worries' attitude towards life and I was wondering if this is reflected in the way we think about food? According to government statistics the number of Australians struck down by food poisoning had leapt almost 80 per cent in a decade.* BUT there…
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So how safe is …Egg?
Eggs - love them or hate them, they are recognised as one of natures perfect foods. It makes sense really, as each egg contains all the nutrients needed to grow a chicken so it must be a great source of food. Safety If the shell is intact the yolk and white inside an egg are…
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