Food safety and good food hygiene are important in the home as well as in restaurants and other food outlets.
Illnesses that are caused by ‘something I ate’ are all too common. Micro-organisms including bacteria, viruses and moulds found in food can cause food poisoning, leading to the well-known symptoms of stomach pains, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Contaminated foods will usually look, smell and taste normal, so following a few simple guidelines can help prevent food poisoning affecting you and your family.