Food poisoning – take it seriously! Australian Food Safety Week 2018

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Food poisoning – take it seriously! Australian Food Safety Week 2018

The Food Safety Information Council released research that shows 1-in-3 Australians are either at risk of getting the potentially fatal Listeria infection themselves or live in a household with someone at risk.
Food service staff must be up to date with the food safety training.
Food poisoning isn’t just a minor stomach upset but it should be taken seriously as it can be deadly.
Listeria infection can be very serious for vulnerable people including the sick, the elderly, infants and pregnant women.
Be aware of your responsibilities as an operator of a food business.
Remember these important food safety tips to reduce the risk of Listeria infection as well as other forms of food poisoning:
  • Always wash your hands with soap and running water and dry thoroughly before handling food and keep food utensils and cooking areas clean
  • Unlike most other food poisoning bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures, so ready to eat food or leftovers should never be stored in the fridge for more than 24 hours. Since Listeria grows slowly in the fridge, it will do so only very slowly at cold temperatures so make sure your refrigerator is keeping your food at or less than 5°C.
  • Avoid refrigerated foods that are past their ‘use by’ date
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 24 hours or freeze
  • Always look for cooking and storage instructions on the food package label and follow them when provided.
  • Cook high risk foods such as poultry, minced meat, sausages, hamburgers and leftovers to 75°C
  • Cook egg dishes, such as quiche, to 72°C in the centre (or until the white is firm and the yolk thickens)
  • Cook frozen fruit and vegetables.
If you would like information about Food Safety Training or need to update your qualifications please contact us 1300 665 633 or email us support@cft.com.au

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