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Microorganisms and foodborne illness
Microorganisms and foodborne illness Foodborne illness (or 'food poisoning') is caused by eating food contaminated with harmful microorganisms. Microorganisms are very small organisms you need a microscope to see, including:
- bacteria (for example Salmonella and Campylobacter)
- viruses (for example Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus)
- parasites (for example giardia and tapeworms).
Published December 2023
COVID-19 transmission by food and food packaging
COVID-19 transmission by food and food packaging The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that there is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging. Transmission through food COVID-19 is a respiratory disease spreading from person to person. It's not a foodborne disease. There's no evidence to suggest people will get infected by swallowing the virus in, or on, food or drink. Research has shown that the virus is inactivated in the acidic environment of the stomach, and is unlikely to reach the gastrointestinal tract and cause illness. Read more on the US National Library of Medicine National Health Institutes of Health website. The International Commission on…
Published December 2023
Preventing foodborne illness
Preventing foodborne illness In this section
Floods and food safety
Floods and food safety Floodwater can be contaminated with harmful microorganisms and poisons from sewage, animals, agricultural and industrial waste, and other substances that can cause illness. Any food, packaging, surfaces and cooking utensils that have come into contact with floodwater might be contaminated and unsafe. Water supplies might also be unsafe. There could also be a power outage with a flood, which could affect food refrigeration and cooking. Here are some tips to help you make sure your food will be safe to eat if there is a flood. Preparing at home If you know a flood could be coming and you are in an area that could be affected:
- Move food supplies and equipment to another area, away from the predicted flooding.
- Store food on shelves and in containers that will…
Published December 2023
Frozen berries and hepatitis A
Frozen berries and hepatitis A (17 February 2015) What products are affected? The following products have been recalled:
- Nanna's Mixed Berries (frozen), 1kg plastic bags, from Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets with all best before dates of up to and including 22/11/16
- as a precautionary measure, Nanna's Raspberries (frozen), 1kg plastic bags, with best before dates up to and including 15/09/2016
- as a precautionary measure, Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries (frozen), 300g and 500g plastic bags and cardboard boxes, from Coles, Woolworths and IGA stores nationally with best before dates of up to and including 22/11/16.
Published December 2023
Imported ready-to-eat berries
Imported ready-to-eat berries In response to several recalls of imported frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) berries linked to hepatitis A in 2015 and 2017, Australia introduced requirements for frozen berries being imported from all countries. FSANZ has provided information to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment about berries and hepatitis A - read the imported food risk statement (pdf 266 kb). FSANZ and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries also developed guidance for industry on inactivation of hepatitis A virus in berry fruits. Read the…
Published December 2023
COVID-19 and food safety
COVID-19 and food safety Key points:
- The World Health Organization advises that there is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging.
- Maintaining good hygiene practices and food safety basics are recommended.
- Stay home if you are sick, don't attend the workplace and get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
- Businesses need to follow relevant government requirements in Australian and New Zealand.
Published December 2023
Recall of frozen mixed berries
Recall of frozen mixed berries Frequently asked questions When and where were the berries available for sale? This batch of frozen mixed berries was distributed nationally in October 2016. The product was sold in independent stores such as Foodland & IGA stores. Around 48,000 units were distributed with most sold by March 2017. When did you first become aware of the hepatitis A cases? The first illness associated with these berries was identified in South Australia on 4 May 2017. Food regulation and public health authorities have been investigating since this time to try and establish a definitive link between the cases and the product. How can you be sure frozen berries are the cause? While the evidence to date is limited it does suggest a possible link to the product. Are these…
Published December 2023