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10 Christmas lunch mistakes and how to avoid them CHOICE staff reveal their own Christmas food fails, so you can learn from their mistakes.

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?

Latest food recalls 2023 from Aldi, Leggo's, Woolworths and other brands Details of the latest food products affected, why they're being recalled, who's at risk and what you need to do to stay safe.

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

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

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

They say you are what you eat – how much do you know about your food and drink?

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Oh, and yoghurt – that's pretty good too.

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