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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.

05 Jun 2025... This document is from from the NSW Food Authority and aims to provide retail and food service businesses in NSW with information on the safe preparation and display of Sushi.  It covers areas such as receipt of raw materials/sushi, preparation of sushi, and display of Sushi.

01 Oct 2012... This is a guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, which results in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea, and stomach cramps. It includes information on prevention and treatment.

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.

This parenting guide in pictures demonstrates daily hygiene and care for newborns and babies. It includes cleaning baby's face and head, nails, umbilical cord and genital care.

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.

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.

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.