Food safety matters is a teaching and training resource on how to handle food safely.
This website:
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explains how to keep food safe at home, school and work
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provides information on the Food safety matters resource
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allows the resource to be viewed and parts downloaded.
Importance of food safety
There are at least 5.4 million cases of gastroenteritis food poisoning caused by contaminated food each year in Australia (OzFoodNet). Often, the food that makes us sick looks, smells and tastes normal. However, most food poisoning is easy to prevent.
Food poisoning symptoms
Common symptoms of food poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, though there are others depending on the cause. Food poisoning can be particularly serious in young children, the elderly and people of all ages in poor health. Early medical attention is recommended, especially for these at risk groups.
How to obtain a copy of Food safety matters
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Free resource packs (New Queensland secondary schools only)
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Sales - Order form [PDF] or order form [Word].
Most parts of Food safety matters can be downloaded from this web site, but please note copyright restrictions.
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