Horse meat is just one of many meats that are regularly eaten throughout the world and causes no harm to those consuming it. It is however, not a meat that is used in food production within Australia and other developed countries, as there are chemicals used on horses that may cause harm to humans and

To date there have been at least 3 deaths related to the latest Listeriosis outbreak in Australia. Apparently around 23 people are sick and one women has miscarried as a result of having the illness. Listeriosis is an illness resulting from a food poisoning caused by a member of the Listeria group of bacteria. The

The following is included with permission from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Product – Calendar Cheese (Microbial – Listeria monocytogenes) Calendar Cheese has recalled MAURI BONTA’ZOLA GORGONZOLA DOP (Blue Cheese) from Thomas Dux Grocer, David Jones and Coles Supermarkets in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, SA and TAS due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes may

The following is a media release from Food Standards Australia New Zealand about the new Standard for Health and Nutrition Claims. It is included with permission. A new standard to give consumers confidence that nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels and in advertising are backed by scientific evidence became law from 18