Monosodium glutamate  is commonly known as MSG. It is considered by many people to be a bad additive and foods containing it should be avoided. However it is, in fact, a naturally occurring substance and is found in many foods. To explain more about MSG, the following is from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand

So you have probably seen a sign outside restaurants and cafes showing how many stars the business has for Food Safety. The Star Rating may vary a little across Australia but the following is a rough guide for what each rating means; 5 Stars – Excellent Performer and fully complies with the relevant food safety

Listeria monocytogenes likes cold temperature, so is a significant potential problem in food factories with cold equipment and processes. These businesses must include specific controls in their food safety programs to address the potential presence of Listeris in their cold equipment or food. The food needs to be tested for Listeria prior to release to

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite. A person is most infectious when they have diarrhoea, but the parasite may be excreted for several days

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