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Food safety

Advice about purchasing and storing canned or packaged food is provided on the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand website.

If poisoning is suspected, find out how to report and seek medical advice by visiting the Department of Health website. 

Food safety resources

A food safety information kit is available for charities and community groups from the Department of Health.

Information sheets

Food safety in the home - Department of Health
The 2 hour/4 hour rule - Department of Health 
Tips for outdoor events - Department of Health
Storing food in a refrigerator - Food Standards Australia and New Zealand 

Videos

A number of food safety videos can be found on the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand website.


More information

On this site
Food safety for business
Food safety for community organisations
Agriculture and food
Infection control
Health emergencies

Other websites 
Food safety index - Department of Health


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