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Food & Hospitality: Unit 1 Outcome 1: Keeping Food Safe

Causes of Food Spoilage & Food Poisoning

When food goes wrong (The Age Newspaper)
Salmonella poisoning has almost doubled in the past decade. Following a spate of local and international incidents, we investigate why this is happening.
Food Poisoning
Information from FSANZ on how microorganisms can spoil food and cause serious illness
A - Z of Food Safety
From the Department of Health, Victoria

Safe & hygienic work practices

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HACCP Australia
HACCP run food safety programs based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point risk management method.

Recent Food Recalls

Visit the ACCC Product Safety Website for more info on food recalls (the FAQs are helpful!)

Food Preparation

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Hygienic food preparation and handling in food businesses
Fact sheet from the Victorian Government's Department of Health

Storage Techniques

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Safe Food Storage Tips
When it comes to keeping food safe, food storage is a major issue. Food which is not correctly stored can spoil or become contaminated.
Food safety and storage
Food storage information from the Victorian Government's Department of Health

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2022 1:09 PM
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