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How to keep your veg fresh for longer
We often get asked about buying and storing vegetables to avoid cross contamination and food waste.
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Pro BBQ tips from Michelin chef, Eric Matthews
Outdoor dining is where it's at these days, and having a barbecue is one of the safest ways we can enjoy the weather while meeting up with friends and family.
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How to keep water bottles clean and bacteria free
As the kids get back to sports and training, one part of their kit that often gets overlooked is the humble water bottle.
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Cooking a safe and healthy Christmas dinner
Here's what you need to know for a safe and healthy Christmas.
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What to do if you get food poisoning from a restaurant
Our chief specialist in food science, Dr Linda Gordon was recently on Lunchtime Live with Andrea Gilligan, Newstalk radio, discussing what to do if you think you have food poisoning from a restaurant. Here’s an outline of the conversation.
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How to keep their lunchboxes clean
School lunchboxes can be a haven for bacteria if they're not cleaned properly every day. Our food safety team has some important tips.
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Don’t stress, you can freeze fresh meat
We get asked lots of questions about freezing and defrosting meats, particularly mince meat. Never fear, Lillian Murphy, our helpline expert, has all the answers you need.
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Food choice is a big part of everyday family life and having a son with coeliac disease makes it a little more challenging, but nothing that can’t be managed. By Alice Sheahan, Communications Executive at safefood.
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The food safety facts on slow cooking
Slow cooking is a method of cooking which uses relatively low temperatures (79°C – 93°C) for a long period of time to cook food. By Sarah Norberg, Technical Executive in the Food Science Department at safefood.
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Burnt toast and how much is too much
When we’re not quite sure what a "safe" level is or how dangerous a chemical can be is when problems arise. A good example of this is the news reports this week about something called acrylamide and food like burnt toast. By James McIntosh, Chief Specialist in Toxicology at safefood.
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