Food Storage and Handling

Follow the links below to find information on safe ways to store and handle food.

Reviewed Sept 2007

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Title:   Food Safety
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on how to reduce the risks of foodborne illnesses (or food poisoning) through the correct preparation, storage and cooking of food.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   A healthy lunch box
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Well actually it's what's in it that should be healthy not the box, unless your lunchbox has a secret life! Your lunch should be a part of your balanced daily diet.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Lunch box tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   It is important to keep offering healthy lunch box choices in a variety of ways, as children learn to eat what is familiar to them.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   How to bottle-feed
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Equipment for bottle-feeding, sterilisation and disinfecting, boiling, chemicals and steaming are explained; also how to make up formula, prepare the bottle; safety tips, giving the bottle, and expressing and storing breastmilk.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Food safety outdoors
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home for packed lunches, picnics and other outdoor events, especially in warmer weather. Bacteria grow more easily when high risk food is stored in the 'temperature danger zone' of between 5?C and 60?C. Taking food outdoors can increase the risk of contamination.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Food poisoning - prevention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food. Food poisoning affects more than five million Australians every year. Some people are more at risk of getting food poisoning than others  these include pregnant women, the elderly, young children and anyone with an illness. You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Food safety - storing eggs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eggs make a nutritious contribution to the diet. To enjoy them safely, it is important to buy good quality eggs. Make sure they are correctly stored and prepared. Avoid giving food made with raw eggs to pregnant women, young children, elderly people and anyone with an illness.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Bottle feeding with expressed breast milk
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   It is quite common for mothers to bottle feed their baby using their expressed breast milk. Breast milk can be expressed by hand, or with a manual or electric breast pump. Breast milk must be collected and stored correctly to prevent the risk of bacterial growth developing.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Emergencies - coping without gas or electricity
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Interruptions to your gas or electricity supply can seriously hamper your lifestyle. You may have to think laterally to come up with ways to continue bathing, eating and keeping warm.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Food processing and nutrition
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The nutrient value of food can be altered by the way it is processed. The water soluble vitamins are the most vulnerable and easily destroyed. You can preserve the nutrient value of your food with careful preparation and cooking techniques.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Food additives
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive to food additives, but this is much rarer than is commonly believed.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Food irradiation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food irradiation is a form of food processing that extends shelf life and reduces spoilage of food. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, spices and meats can be exposed to radiation to kill insects, moulds and micro-organisms. There are no detectable levels of radiation left behind in the products.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Expressing and Storing Breast Milk
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about expressing breast milk either manually or by using an electric pump, and how the breast milk should be stored.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Food safety when shopping
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   When shopping for food, you should choose, pack and transport it carefully to make sure it stays safe to eat. Take special care with high risk foods such as meats, poultry, smallgoods and prepared salads.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Food safety when eating out
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Restaurants, cafes and takeaway food outlets have a responsibility to serve food that is safe to eat. However, there are some basic measures you can take to minimise the risk of food poisoning when eating out.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Food safety when cooking
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   One of the most important things you can do to stop food turning nasty is to cook it thoroughly. Inadequate cooking is a common cause of food poisoning. Most foods should be cooked to a temperature of at least 75?C or hotter.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Expressing and storing breastmilk
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to expressing breastmilk, either by hand or with a pump, and the best ways to store and use that milk at a later date.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Food poisoning
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with harmful amounts of bacteria.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Food tips for travellers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some tips for eating and drinking safely while you travel.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Expressing and storing breastmilk
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   Naturally the best way to remove milk from your breast is by feeding your baby, but there may be occasions when this is not possible and you need to express your milk.
Date:   Jun 2003
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