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18 Apr 2024... Under the Food Standards Code, a food handler must take all reasonable measures not to handle food or food surfaces in a way that is likely to compromise the safety and suitability of food.  This factsheet is from the NSW Food Authority and outlines the specific responsibilities relating to health and hygiene.

21 Sep 2021... Common pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches can carry bacteria and viruses, and can contaminate food and food contact surfaces.  This fact sheet is from the NSW Food Authority and provides tips on how to avoid pests.

18 Dec 2025... This resource provides key information about Shigella infection (shigellosis), a contagious bacterial illness that usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It explains how the infection spreads, who is most at risk, and how it is diagnosed and treated. The resource also outlines practical prevention measures, including handwashing, safe food and water practices, and when to stay home from work, childcare or swimming to prevent spreading the infection.

30 May 2020... Restaurants, cafes, bakeries and caterers that prepare raw egg products must follow safe handling practices or use a safer alternative.  This fact sheet is from the NSW Food Authority and contains information on how to avoid food poisoning through raw or wrongly stored eggs.

08 Oct 2015... A guide from the Victorian Department of Health to the foodborne disease, salmonellosis, including symptoms and prevention with good hygiene.

01 Jul 2020... This fact sheet is from the NSW Food Authority and contains information for food businesses that must ensure the food they sell is safe and properly handled.

01 Mar 2016... Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are bacterial organisms that have some of the characteristics of bacteria and some of algae. They are present in almost all aquatic ecosystems in Australia, including rivers, lakes and estuaries. Under certain environmental conditions, blue-green algae concentrations in water can rapidly increase and form visible blooms or scums. Water affected by blue-green algae may be unsuitable for drinking, recreational activities such as swimming and fishing, and agricultural uses. Some species of blue-green algae produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals when they are eaten, inhaled or contact the skin.

19 Feb 2024... This guideline has been developed by the NSW Food Authority to assist seafood retailers in meeting the food safety and labelling requirement outlined in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

01 Sep 2021... An explanation of how to wash your hands correctly, using images.

01 Aug 2013... Everyone should keep their hands clean as it is crucial for preventing the spread of infection in our hospitals and to our patients. This information is about how you can assist us in reducing the risk of infection in our wards.