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Cost tops Christmas concerns but safety is still listed as an important aspect

By News Desk on December 23, 2022

The cost of food is the main concern for people this Christmas but safety is still important, according to a survey.

Research from safefood revealed that almost 4 in 10 people in Ireland are concerned…

Continue Reading Cost tops Christmas concerns but safety is still listed as an important aspect
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Survey reveals a decline in risky food safety behaviors

By News Desk on December 22, 2022

People appear to have improved food safety behaviors related to reducing energy bills and saving money, according to a survey.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Consumer Insights Tracker found 13 percent of participants turned off…

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Scottish campaign focuses on food safety during the holiday season

By News Desk on December 24, 2021

Families are being urged to be extra vigilant about food safety during the festive season by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

The agency has launched a campaign encouraging people to make sure they are following good…
Continue Reading Scottish campaign focuses on food safety during the holiday season

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Irish survey shows gaps in turkey cooking knowledge

By News Desk on December 21, 2021

More than three-quarters of Irish people don’t know the correct temperature to cook their turkey, according to a survey.

Among respondents in the Republic of Ireland, 27 percent were concerned about undercooking the turkey and…
Continue Reading Irish survey shows gaps in turkey cooking knowledge

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Survey finds half of Aussies wash raw chicken, increasing danger of food poisoning

By News Desk on December 19, 2021

Almost half of Australians surveyed are washing raw chicken before cooking it, according to a poll.

A consumer survey by the Food Safety Information Council and Australian Chicken Meat Federation found 49 percent of people…
Continue Reading Survey finds half of Aussies wash raw chicken, increasing danger of food poisoning

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Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants

By News Desk on December 25, 2020

A French agency has warned people of the risks of eating berries or leaves from decorative plants.

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) seasonal message focused on holly, mistletoe…
Continue Reading Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants

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Public health officials warn of increased risk of food poisoning at home

By News Desk on December 24, 2020

Officials in New Zealand have warned of an increased risk of food poisoning at home because of the festive season and warmer summer weather.

Ayesha Verrall, Minister for food safety, said an estimated 100,000 people…
Continue Reading Public health officials warn of increased risk of food poisoning at home

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Suzie Lee is featured in safefood's Christmas 2020 campaign.

Northern Irish home cooks nervous ahead of Christmas meal

By News Desk on December 23, 2020

A quarter of home cooks are nervous about cooking the Christmas meal, according to research by “safefood.”

The online poll of more than 300 adults across Northern Ireland in late November also found that one…
Continue Reading Northern Irish home cooks nervous ahead of Christmas meal

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Food Standards Scotland unveils Christmas food safety campaign; explains dates

By News Desk on December 22, 2020

Food Standards Scotland’s festive food safety campaign is focusing on “use by” and “best before” dates.

This year’s notice is reminding consumers to pay attention to food labeling with the help of Aunty May. She…
Continue Reading Food Standards Scotland unveils Christmas food safety campaign; explains dates

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Publisher’s Platform: Some holiday food safety advice from Down Under

By Bill Marler on December 23, 2019

I got this tweet and link from my friend, and Santa doppelganger, Julian Cox (despite that he also eats oysters):

Bill, I thought I’d take the opportunity of this tweet, and your fame and network,…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Some holiday food safety advice from Down Under

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