The following is the latest media release from the Food Safety Information Council  about the importance of handwashing, and is included here with permission. As children start to go back to school, the Food Safety Information Council is asking parents to make sure their children know how to wash their hands correctly. Cathy Moir, Council

Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd Butter and Spreadable Butter Blend Products  ​Date published: 19 January 2022 Product information Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of various butter and spreadable butter blend products. The products have been available for sale nationally at various outlets including Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, independent supermarkets and Costco. Problem –The recall is due

So have you ever eaten insects? For much of the world eating insects is a regular part of diets. In the western diet, insects are not common, but are starting to appear. In the USA recently there was a rush to add insects to a lot of ready to eat foods like pizza and tacos.

The following is a new recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission. Fresh Food Enterprises IQ Bars  ​Date published: 14 January 2022 Product information Fresh Food Enterprises is conducting a recall of IQ Bar Chocolate Sea Salt 45g, IQ Bar Peanut Butter Chip 45g and IQ Bar Almond Butter