NEW ZEALAND: Students need to study food safety - (New Zealand Food Safety Authority)
February 25, 2008 – 8:18 pmhttp://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0802/S00060.htm
Thousands of students from around the country are starting their studies this week and for many it will be the first time they will live in a flat and be in charge of preparing their own food, says New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) microbiologist Roger Cook.
“It is important that first time flatters realise that they need to be careful in the kitchen, to ensure they don’t end up having to take time off from their studies to recover from illness caused by poor food handling.
“Student favourites can all cause stomach upsets if not correctly handled. Meat needs to be properly handled and cooked, and take a few minutes to give some thought to good kitchen and hand hygiene.
“One food that can be a problem is rice. If you eat cooked rice contaminated with Bacillus cereus toxin you are likely to experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting within 1 to […]
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