Food Safety Basics

Prevent food poisoning at home by following four easy steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Learn how proper food handling and storage can protect your family.

Every year in Australia, there are approximately 4.7 million cases of food poisoning that result in 47,900 hospitalisations, 38 deaths and a cost to the economy of $2.1 billion.

Most of these cases are caused by incorrect food handling and storage at home. By following some basic food safety steps, you can reduce the likelihood of food poisoning in your home.

Clean

Separate

Cook

Chill

Always clean your hands, bench tops and utensils properly

Keep raw foods (meat, chicken, seafood and eggs) separate from ready to eat foodCook food until it is steaming hot throughoutAvoid storing food between 5°C and 60°C otherwise known as the ‘temperature danger zone’. Always keep cold foods cold, in the fridge or freezer.
Watch "Clean" clipWatch "Separate" clipWatch "Cook" clipWatch "Chill" clip 

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