Food safety for consumers

• Australia has one of the safest food supplies in the world.
• However, many people suffer from foodborne illness each year.
• Fortunately, fatalities (death) are rare, but the symptoms can be very unpleasant.
• Foodborne illness can be particularly serious in young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people already sick (for example cancer and HIV/AIDS patients).

Reducing your risk of foodborne illnesses

Download the following guides for reducing your risk of foodborne illness:

• What is foodborne illness (food poisoning)? (includes links to information about common causes of foodborne illness such as Salmonella and Campylobacter).
• Complaints about food safety (including what to do if you become ill).
• Basic food safety tips
• Food safety at home
• Food safety during pregnancy
• Paralytic shellfish poisoning
• Do not eat wild mushrooms

Food allergies (allergen)

Helpful websites and organisations

• Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia
• Food Safety Information Council
• Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Where to get more information

Public Health Hotline – Tasmania

• Phone: 1800 671 738 (free call)
• Email: [email protected]