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2023-06-27 06:28
There are too many risks and limitations with paper logs - it's an old fashioned and inefficient way of performing a monitoring activity. It also impedes business activity in so many ways.
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2023-05-05 05:22
There are too many risks and limitations with paper logs - it's an old fashioned and inefficient way of performing a monitoring activity. It also impedes business activity in so many ways.
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2020-07-29 05:21
There are too many risks and limitations with paper logs - it's an old fashioned and inefficient way of performing a monitoring activity. It also impedes business activity in so many ways.
T… Read More
2020-07-28 07:30
Don’t risk COVID-19 with a sign-in sheet!!! Do you have a pen and paper sign in sheet for customers? If so, you are significantly increasing the chances of spreading COVID-19 within yo… Read More
2020-07-28 06:12
Restaurants and cafes are expected to keep a record of who has eaten there, but are sign-in sheets defeating the purpose and making things worse?
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2020-07-09 23:17
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, what should workers be doing to keep customers safe? All your coronavirus food safety questions are answered.
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2020-06-02 04:20
A note about hand washing Let’s get straight to the point – practising proper hand hygiene is going to be one of the most important steps you and your staff will take to keep you… Read More
2020-05-20 07:03
Experts Warn “People Could Die”. A sudden increase of ‘made-at-home’ meals are being sold on sites such as Facebook and it is sparking food safety concerns that could… Read More
2020-05-20 04:10
What things need to be considered before you re-open your business? We have prepared a checklist of the important steps you need to take to keep your customers and staff safe.
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2020-05-01 04:16
Have you ever come into work to find your refrigerator alarming you to a problem and seeing your stock destroyed? Whether you are a hospitality or medical professional, this dilemma will cos… Read More
2020-04-29 01:24
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2020-04-23 06:04
There have been increasing concerns over the way shoppers should be handling food from the shops and when unpacking at home. The FoodSafety Team have decided to briefly outline some of the w… Read More
2020-03-30 05:06
We took to the trains to show how easily germs spread, and this is why you should wash your hands every time you enter the kitchen!!!
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2020-03-18 22:57
What levels are you prepared to go to in an effort to tackle Coronavirus within your cafe or restaurant? Crepe Escape are ahead of the game, but will this soon become the norm?
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2019-06-04 23:50
Recently I had the horrible experience of chewing into a used bandaid when eating a kebab. We all know that it is an unacceptable practice to find a band aid in food, but what are you meant… Read More
2019-03-11 00:50
Sometimes we take ourselves a little bit too seriously. Hopefully our parody is enough to start a conversation, not finish a debate!
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2019-02-15 01:39
In a recent post I discussed a scenario in which poor use of gloves and a cloth could lead to food poisoning. Prior to that I discussed excuses made for bad practices. This footage was the b… Read More
2019-01-29 11:52
I was asked how wiping a sandwich bench down with a cloth could give someone food poisoning. Here's my simple scenario, and it really is just a matter of time.
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2019-01-29 06:44
One common defence for bad food safety is "no-one has ever had food poisoning here". Case in point was the use of gloves and a cloth. Let's explore this a bit more and work out how bad you h… Read More
2019-01-24 04:53
Today I watched some shocking hand hygiene and glove use in a local café. When I discussed it with the business owner, I was amazed at how many of the standard food safety excuses cam… Read More
2018-12-13 03:28
A great Christmas tradition is the roast turkey in the middle of the Christmas banquet. And since it is a recipe that we only tackle once a year, it requires more knowledge into how to cook… Read More
2018-12-10 06:19
ISO 22000 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization dealing with food safety. Since 2005, this is the first update it has gotten! Get acquainted with the… Read More
2018-12-06 06:10
Another food recall has been made and this time it involves apple pies. The recall was made late yesterday afternoon. The New South Wales Food Authority made a national recall has been issue… Read More
2018-12-05 02:18
Australian dried apricots were recalled last night. South Australia Health announced the recall following two complaints. Charlesworth Nuts is the company in question. Metal fragments were d… Read More
2018-12-03 01:18
Many producers know the importance of compressed air in the food production process. Despite its importance, it is very easy for people to neglect the food safety of this system. It is one o… Read More
2018-11-30 05:03
Cos lettuce is a popular choice for many of us. They play a crucial part in a good Cesar salad. But they seem to have caused a quite a stir in regards to food safety. There have been a spate… Read More
2018-11-29 00:29
Welcome to the fourth international food safety round up for the year! What’s been happening around the globe? Poland Poland has caused quite a stir in Europe. In 2016, this country wa… Read More
2018-11-26 05:51
All Aldi customers beware. There are a number of lines of potentially hazardous foods that have bad seals which allow bacteria to enter, and the modified air to escape. The use-by date is me… Read More
2018-11-23 05:19
Our second last Friday before summer comes. There is no better time to wrap up our summer food safety series! This week, we look into how food should be served. Now we know how to get the fo… Read More
2018-11-22 05:16
Recently we discovered our curry and rice dish getting streaks in it. Turns out the culprit may be chromobacterium subtsugae. Are consumers aware of it?
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2018-11-20 05:29
3 weeks ago we found this… Imagine our surprise when we found black spots and streaks through 5 ready-to-serve dishes we had in our fridge. ALL OF THEM WERE CONTAMINATED! Also… Read More
2018-11-20 02:57
The post What secret ingredient in this Brunswick Stew made hundreds of people ill? appeared first on Food Safety Read More
2018-11-19 05:41
It is important to have a sound Food Safety Management System (FSMS). According to the International Standard ISO 22003, FSMS is defined as a set of interrelated elements that establish poli… Read More
2018-11-15 06:23
The ‘needle in strawberry’ scandal hit many Australians hard around two months ago. Now, the culprit has been found. 50-year-old farm supervisor, My Ut Trinh, has been arrested a… Read More
2018-11-12 03:55
Detectable products can help business discover a contamination in their product. After the strawberry needle scandal that plagued Australia last month (read more here), we all need this remi… Read More
2018-11-09 05:37
Nothing says ‘Aussie summer’ than throwing a barbie. But the rising thermostat can cause bacterial growth in our food. Without the proper food safety procedures, it can lead to f… Read More
2018-11-06 07:13
We bought a bunch of contaminated ready-made-meals. When we returned them we found a shelf full of contaminated meals (a week later). What do you think should happen now?
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2018-11-05 03:24
We have finished collating the first round of responses to our Food Safety Quiz and the results present a chilling picture of Australia’s food safety knowledge. The goal with this quiz… Read More
2018-11-05 01:31
It is very easy to have a slip up in the food supply chains of your business. This is especially true if you run a larger company. But it is so important to know where your product comes fro… Read More
2018-11-02 03:14
Summer is fast approaching down under! I just returned from a holiday in Iceland and believe me, I am beginning to feel the heat. And I don’t like it! Our food is something that also d… Read More
2018-10-01 13:38
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a useful tool for any food business. It provides a good guideline in staying above the food safety laws. This web seminar observes the … Read More
2018-09-24 07:16
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released a new Global Standard for Food Safety recently. This webinar will go through how to implement the topics raised in Issue 8, which are: encour… Read More
2018-09-18 06:48
Last week, we reported that strawberries had needles appearing in them (read about it here). Now other fruits have had reports that needles are appearing too. Which fruits are now involved?… Read More
2018-09-13 02:25
An urgent food recall was made on strawberries sold in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Unless you have been a social media blackout, I’m sure you would have heard about this… Read More
2018-09-11 07:18
Low fat is probably one of the most common phrases used when people discuss a healthy diet. But what does this term actually mean? And is it as useful as society believes it to be. A low-fat… Read More
2018-09-05 06:24
The term Low GI has been thrown around a lot recently. From food blogs to insta-mums, everyone likes to say that a low GI diet is the way to go! But is it really as useful as they make it ou… Read More
2018-09-03 06:28
FSSC 22000 is now in place! FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) 22000 is fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on existing ISO Standards. This certifi… Read More
2018-08-31 05:23
Earlier this week we talked about healthy buzzwords that are being used (click here to see it). This post will explore one such buzzword: organic. In a world where additives are used in most… Read More
2018-08-28 07:06
Being health conscious is one of the biggest trends at the moment. It is a good trend at that! But with so many buzzwords being thrown around, it can get confusing. Read on to find out what… Read More
2018-08-21 07:28
As heading towards the latter half of 2018, our food safety antennas might be off. Here are some tips that can help us thinking about food safety again. The Eight Tips of Food Safety Make yo… Read More
2018-08-14 03:32
Many of us know Salmonella is one of the most common food poisoning causes. We try to cook out food properly in attempt to kill the bacteria. But a recent food recall in the United States ha… Read More
2018-08-08 05:42
The newest food safety recall involves baby food, so if you are young parents, please pay attention! It is a very popular product so remember to check your pantry and prams for this! Yesterd… Read More
2018-08-01 07:51
Chipotle has only had bad press for the past few years. A few too many food poisoning outbreaks have come out over the years. Sales have dropped as a result. And now with new management, hav… Read More
2018-07-30 05:00
Food safety training is essential for any food business. But as technology develops, the nature of food safety has changed. It has helped maintain better standards and regulate the process o… Read More
2018-07-27 02:33
As we close off July, here is the latest international food safety round up! What news comes around the world in food safety? Denmark Botulism Outbreak Source Discovered In 2018 alone, nine… Read More
2018-07-23 03:05
Food recalls have happened a lot lately around the country and glass can be one reason a product may be recalled. Also, a lot of food packaging requires this material. But glass is also very… Read More
2018-07-23 02:36
Some fruits and vegies are actually better off on the counter — or stored in a cool, dark environment like the pantry. While they may not get ruined from being stored in the fridge, th… Read More
2018-07-19 04:21
In the past few months, Australia has had a handful of food recall announcements made. The Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) most recent recall was made last week (find out more… Read More
2018-07-15 23:56
Tis the season for food recall down under! Another food recall was announced last Friday by the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ). Which item is the culprit for this newest re… Read More
2018-07-10 04:54
There has been a recent frozen vegetable scandal. The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issues a recall on Monday for supermarkets across Australia. This is after fears of pot… Read More
2018-07-04 05:22
It’s been a few days since the new food labelling laws have been in place around Australia. Have you had a chance to look at the new rules? The new labelling guidelines will be checked… Read More
2018-07-02 05:51
Having an environmental monitoring program (EMP) can play an important part in food safety. It can help access whether the practices implemented in a facility works. It also can provide the… Read More
2018-06-27 01:17
When you have a lot of food in the picnic, the sun will, no doubt, be out and beating on your food. Even though it is winter, the sun here down under remains very strong. So if you were havi… Read More
2018-06-24 23:09
Food safety culture has improved over the past few years. But is it at the point where we can comfortably be in? Or is there more room for improvement in your organisation? The web seminar w… Read More
2018-06-22 05:47
With more than 20 people sick, a food recall was made recently in South Australia. The product in question is alfalfa sprouts and it cause a bad bout of salmonella poisoning. Food Recall Lis… Read More
2018-06-21 01:27
Even though the weather is cold down under, Aussies still love a good barbeque at the park. Before the next grill adventures, make sure you know these top ten tips! You do not want to get yo… Read More
2018-06-15 07:04
Many of us use tea towels daily in our lives. It is the fastest way to dry our dishes and cups in such a fast-paced world. But after certain food poisoning incident, should we take more care… Read More
2018-06-13 05:47
Food businesses are inspected by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Most EHOs conduct food business inspections on a risk-based approach, meaning the greater in risk, the more you will se… Read More
2018-06-13 03:53
For years scientists scoffed at the idea of microscopic organisms. Now we all know that they exist, but how can you control something you can't see and need a lab to identify. It appears the… Read More
2018-06-13 00:53
Stainless steel is great for producing reliable, long lasting and relatively cheap tools and surfaces. In a medical setting, stainless is valued for its ability to handle autoclave treatment… Read More
2018-06-13 00:51
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Getting your best friend’s birthday wrong might be a little embarrassing, but there’s very little margin of error with regards to hyg… Read More
2018-06-13 00:51
This is a tricky one – used properly, disposable gloves can be a valuable tool in preventing cross-contamination and for keeping cuts and scrapes away from food. However, they are not… Read More
2018-06-12 06:38
The figures are in. The list is out. Here are the Top Ten foods on the nasty list. Check out what’s at number 10 and work your way down to the number one food poisoning culprit. WHAT&r&hell…Read More
2018-06-12 03:17
Food recall is something that should be taken seriously. But like most things, sometimes it can be taken lightly. And not heeding the warnings may lead to dire consequences. Last week, it wa… Read More
2018-06-12 03:09
It has been a long time coming in this food poisoning countdown but we finally reach first place. So for the notorious number one in causing woes for all peoples, what food comes out on top?… Read More
2018-06-12 03:08
It has been a long time coming but we are approaching the end of this food poisoning countdown. As we hand out the silver medal, remember to come back and check out the winner/loser (depends… Read More
2018-06-12 03:07
We have finally reached the food poisoning podium! Now to reveal the winner of the bronze medal in the race to find the most dangerous food is… #3 Food Poisoning Culprit – Eggs… Read More
2018-06-12 03:06
We are getting closer to the food poisoning bronze medal (although this is not a competition you would want to win in particular). Let us get a closer look at the fourth most dangerous food… Read More
2018-06-12 03:05
We are half way through our food poisoning countdown! As we discover the most dangerous foods that can cause us harm, let us see what lies between the rest! #5 Food Poisoning Culprit –… Read More
2018-06-12 03:04
Whether it is a fruit or a vegetable, tomatoes are very popular in our everyday meals. From eating it raw in a salad, cooking it in a stew or using it as a sauce, tomatoes are not only delic… Read More
2018-06-12 03:03
Last week, we continued on our food poisoning series with out #8 most dangerous food to consume to get food poisoning. This week, we shall reveal out #7 food culprit. #7 Food Poisoning Culpr… Read More
2018-06-12 03:02
Welcome back to the countdown to the most dangerous foods that can cause food poisoning. We left the list at #9 and we return to the list to reveal the #8 food that can cause us to get ill… Read More
2018-06-09 09:39
A flesh eating virus that is highly infectious, progresses rapidly, and has a staggeringly high fatality rate – between 25 and 90 percent of sufferers die within two weeks o… Read More
2018-06-09 06:36
Blastocystosis is a parasitic disease like Trichinosis, though this one is caused by tiny single celled organisms called Blastocystis. Blastocystosis can cause agonising joint pain, fevers a… Read More
2018-06-08 07:30
Interestingly enough, Cholera outbreaks in London in the 19th century played a crucial role in establishing modern sanitary practices as we know them today. English physician John Snow demon… Read More
2018-06-08 07:19
Trichinosis is a parasitic disease caused by Trichinella worms, which can cause inflammation of the eyes and lungs, in addition to a whole host of other issues. Trichinosis is spread through… Read More
2018-06-07 05:31
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a scary disease to say the least – sufferers can lose control over their muscles, and experience degraded sensation in their hands and feet. This is c… Read More
2018-06-07 04:16
We all know about the dangers of Salmonella or Listeria – but don’t let familiarity breed complacence – you’re much more likely to die from food-poisoning than at the… Read More
2018-06-04 06:30
Food safety is of absolute importance in the food business world. Whether you tending the fields, packing the produce, selling…
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2018-06-01 06:31
Food allergy is something that people are becoming more aware about. And it seems like there are just more and…
The post What Is The New Food Allergy That Has Recently Changed The Foo… Read More
2018-05-30 05:24
For many consumers, food health has become something that has become more and more important. How many grams of sugar…
The post Is Food Health A Priority For Australian Fast Food Chai… Read More
2018-05-21 03:18
A food safety plan is important in any food business. The Food Safety Modernization Act in America now enforces companies…
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2018-05-16 03:12
Sydney South has been faced by some crazy food safety scandals in the past half year. Hailing from this end…
The post What Suburb in Sydney Is Rocked By Crazy Food Safety Scandals? ap… Read More
2018-05-08 03:03
It has been a while since our last International Food Safety Round Up… almost four months to be exact! Check…
The post Round 2: International Food Safety Round Up 2018 appeared… Read More
2018-05-07 06:28
If you think that a bout of food poisoning is just a bit of vomiting and diarrhoea, then you may…
The post The frightening long-term effects of food poisoning appeared first on Food S… Read More
2018-05-07 01:24
Product development is a huge part in advancing your business. But when you introduce or modify products, it is important…
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2018-05-02 02:52
Not many people will think that reptiles and food safety are linked. But new research has shown that this might…
The post How Are Australian Reptiles Affecting Food Safety? appeared f… Read More
2018-04-23 05:36
Many in the food industry know the importance of implementing HACCP in their business. These Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point …
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2018-04-20 04:33
Wives tales run rampant in the world of food safety. But let’s clear the air and bust those that are…
The post Busted! 10 Food Safety Myths appeared first on Food Safety Read More
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