Food Poisoning Bacteria

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Food Poisoning Bacteria
What are these microbes?
It is estimated that every year more than five million Australians are affected by
foodborne illness every year? Illnesses such as food poisoning are becoming more
common as our lifestyles change - for one thing, we eat out more and more food is
being prepared in advance. We have no accurate figures on how much food
poisoning is the result of mishandling by the consumer, but it is thought to be
between 12 to 20%.
Food safety is all about reducing the risk of becoming sick from eating foods. The
principles of food safety are easy to apply in the home, when eating in the outdoors,
at your local shop when buying groceries, and even at a restaurant.
Most food poisoning incidents are a result of mishandling food - keeping it at the
wrong temperature, incorrect re-heating, and cross contamination. To help you
handle your food safely, take a look at the following information.
Remember that nearly ALL foods need to be handled with care.
Salmonella spp
Salmonella is associated mainly with raw meats, poultry and dairy products.
However, many other foods have been implicated in outbreaks caused by
Salmonella, and these…