‘Free-range’ label to stay when chickens locked down to contain bird flu

‘Free-range’ label to stay when chickens locked down to contain bird flu

A new strain of bird flu has infected the rest of the world and could enter Australia at any moment. When it does,poultry producers will be on red alert.

  • byMike Foley

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One dead,dozens sick in E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in US

One dead,dozens sick in E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in US

The news comes in an already tough year for the Chicago-based McDonald’s chain.

  • byJonel Aleccia
Something spicy in the state of Denmark:Banned noodles back on sale

Something spicy in the state of Denmark:Banned noodles back on sale

Samyang contested the ban,and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.

  • byIsabelle Yr Carlsson andTom Little
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service

Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service

The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.

  • byBen Brasch
Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria,but they are hardly being screened
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Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria,but they are hardly being screened

Mushrooms imported to Australia have been linked to serious and fatal outbreaks of listeria and salmonella,but are going largely unchecked by federal authorities.

  • byChris Vedelago andMarta Pascual Juanola
‘Often I just don’t eat’:Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out

‘Often I just don’t eat’:Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out

Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol,advocates say.

  • byMary Ward
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Transparency on antibiotic use required

Transparency on antibiotic use required

The World Health Organisation has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of humanity’s greatest threats.

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The search for superbugs lurking in your shopping trolley
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Murdoch University

The search for superbugs lurking in your shopping trolley

Is your scotch fillet,chicken roast or pork belly harbouring dangerous bacteria? Scientists are about to find out.

  • byCarrie Fellner
Check your pies:Woolworths recalls Christmas treat due to metal contamination

Check your pies:Woolworths recalls Christmas treat due to metal contamination

The Food Authority said a batch of festive mince pies sold by Woolworths shouldn’t be consumed as families gather for their Christmas feasts.

  • byAngus Dalton
Three-state listeria outbreak traced to shredded chicken supplies

Three-state listeria outbreak traced to shredded chicken supplies

The chicken product has been linked to food-poisoning cases in Queensland,NSW and Victoria,however the source of two other clusters is still under investigation.

  • bySean Parnell
Police test food dehydrator found at tip after deadly mushroom meal

Police test food dehydrator found at tip after deadly mushroom meal

Tests are being done to see if the appliance is linked to the deaths of three people who ate poisonous mushrooms.

  • byJohn Silvester,Marta Pascual Juanola andAngus Livingston