Food poisoning - prevention
Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food. Some people are more at risk of getting food poisoning including pregnant women, the elderly, young children and anyone with an illness. Salmonella, listeria, campylobacter and E. coli are ... [... more]
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Food safety and your fridge - quiz
How safe is your fridge and freezer? Our quick health quiz tests your food safety knowledge and offers tips on how to avoid food poisoning. Your fridge is dangerous, you could be risking food poisoning. Use the search box on this site to find ... [... more]
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Food safety outdoors
Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home for packed lunches, picnics, camping, barbeques (BBQs) and other outdoor events, especially in warmer weather. Taking food outdoors can increase the risk of contamination. Food ... [... more]
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Food safety - storage
Incorrect storage of food can cause spoilage and food poisoning. High risk food should be kept below 5°C or above 60°C to avoid the 'temperature danger zone', where bacteria multiply fastest. High risk food includes meat, poultry, eggs, ... [... more]
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Abdominal pain in children
Stomach pain is often reported by children as a tummy ache or tummy pain. Appendicitis is a serious cause of stomach pain in children. Other causes include constipation, infections, food poisoning or muscle strain. Stress can also cause stomach pain. [... more]
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Food safety when cooking
Food poisoning can be minimised with good cooking techniques. Cook food to a temperature of at least 75°C or hotter and check food's internal temperature with a food thermometer. When food is cooked, it should be eaten promptly, kept hotter than ... [... more]
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Food safety - quiz
Do you know how to avoid food poisoning? Our health quiz tests your knowledge on food safety and offers tips on safe food preparation, cooking and storage. If you and your family seem to be suffering from frequent stomach upsets, now you know why ... [... more]
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Diarrhoea - Better Health Channel.
Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of watery faeces (poo). Other symptoms include cramps and pains in the abdomen (stomach), nausea and vomiting. The most common cause is an infection of the intestines, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning. ... [... more]
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Food safety - eggs
Eggs are nutritious and convenient. Food safety is important with eggs. Some eggs may be contaminated with bacteria which can cause food poisoning. Avoid or be careful with raw eggs and food containing raw eggs, including some mayonnaise, ... [... more]
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Food poisoning - listeria
Listeria is an illness caused by eating foods contaminated by the bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes. Listeria infection can be dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly and people whose immune systems are not working properly. High risk foods ... [... more]
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Food safety when eating out
Restaurants, cafes and takeaway food outlets have a responsibility to serve food that is safe to eat. You can take basic steps to minimise the risk of food poisoning when eating out. Check that staff wear gloves and use separate tongs for ... [... more]
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