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Christmas food fails and how to avoid them From food poisoning to the family fridge breaking down.

Reducing waste at home with reusable food covers The pros and cons of reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags.

How to avoid food poisoning Contaminated food can be hard to spot, but it helps to know what to look for whether you're at home or eating out.

How to make your food last longer Here's how to extend the shelf life of staples such as milk, bread, flour, eggs, mince, bananas and more.

What you need to know about food recalls Why do food recalls happen, and how do you find out about them?

Food recalls Australia – current recalls 2022 Details of the latest food product affected, why it's being recalled, who's at risk and what you need to do to stay safe.

Death linked to frozen pomegranate recall A woman has died after contracting Hepatitis A from eating contaminated frozen pomegranate.

Rockmelon linked to six fatal cases of listeriosis Major supermarkets recall rockmelons, with another 13 people still seriously ill.

Are you eating genetically modified food? CHOICE reveals where you'll find GM foods, and looks at some key concerns, including labelling.

Coconut drink recalls: cow's milk not declared on label 8 October 2015 | Consumers with a dairy allergy are being urged to note recent recalls of coconut drink products.

Extending the shelf life of fresh food Ever wondered how the shelf life of some fresh foods can be so long?

Cyanide cancer cure banned 25 November 2015 | Raw apricot kernels will be taken off the shelves due to poisoning danger.

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Eating is one of life's great pleasures – as long as it doesn't make you sick.

Do these super-hyped foods really punch above their nutritional weight?

Virgin or extra virgin? Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated? Oils ain't oils when it comes to cooking!

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