Food warnings and advice
Salmonella
Information about salmonella and salmonella food poisoning.
Campylobacter
Information about Campylobacter and Campylobacter food poisoning.
Listeria
Information about the risks associated with Listeria and provides advice in relation to food with a high risk of Listeria contamination.
Folate and folic acid
Information about folate and folic acid, why it is important during pregnancy and its mandatory addition to some foods.
Iodine
Iodine deficiency, which foods are rich in iodine, and information about adding iodine to food.
Sulphur dioxide in meat
Sulphur dioxide is an additive used widely in the food industry. This information is specifically in relation to sulphur dioxide in meat: where it is permitted to be used, and the levels allowed.
Low THC Hemp foods
Information about low-THC hemp seed foods for consumers and the food industry.
Raw milk
Risks associated with consuming raw milk and the legal requirements for the sale of milk and milk products.
Food irradiation
Read about food irradiation, why it is done, what to look for, and some facts and myths about the process.
Mushroom poisoning
Information on wild poisonous mushrooms, prevention of mushroom poisoning, who is most at risk and the symptoms to look out for.