Sutton tells I Cook Foods inquiry listeria samples a ‘very close match’

Sutton tells I Cook Foods inquiry listeria samples a ‘very close match’

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has told a parliamentary inquiry into I Cook Foods that it was “vanishingly unlikely” an elderly woman who died with listeria had picked up the infection elsewhere.

  • byPaul Sakkal

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Inquiry hears claims of council bullying and doctoring of slug photo

Inquiry hears claims of council bullying and doctoring of slug photo

The chair of a parliamentary inquiry into the closure of a Melbourne caterer says it has become clear a photo of a slug in a kitchen had been altered.

  • byMichael Fowler
Toxin in native plant linked to spate of Victorian dog deaths

Toxin in native plant linked to spate of Victorian dog deaths

Regulators are a step closer to understanding a spate of mysterious dog deaths across Victoria.

  • byHenrietta Cook
North Korea’s Kim says he’s ready for ‘both dialogue and confrontation’ with US

North Korea’s Kim says he’s ready for ‘both dialogue and confrontation’ with US

In his first direct comments on US President Joe Biden’s administration,Kim said preparing for dialogue and confrontation would protect the dignity of his country.

  • bySangmi Cha
A much thinner Kim warns of food shortages,longer COVID lockdown

A much thinner Kim warns of food shortages,longer COVID lockdown

Pandemic conditions and crop damage could be aligning for a perfect famine storm. Meanwhile,Kim’s health is the subject of speculation again.

  • byKim Tong-Hyung andHyung-jin Kim
Health concerns after researchers find microplastics in instant rice

Health concerns after researchers find microplastics in instant rice

Researchers have found all rice bought in stores contains microplastics but instant packet rice contains the most,leading to calls for more regulation.

  • byStuart Layt
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Not a treat:Feathers fly as Waikiki fast food outlet clashes with insurer over bird infestation

Not a treat:Feathers fly as Waikiki fast food outlet clashes with insurer over bird infestation

A fast-food outlet in Perth’s southern suburbs was forced to shut for months after a flock of birds found their way into its roof and covered the ceiling and air-conditioning ducting with faeces.

  • byMarta Pascual Juanola
Rats and roaches:Brisbane’s worst suburbs for food safety

Rats and roaches:Brisbane’s worst suburbs for food safety

Brisbane Council received 771 complaints about food safety in 2020. Was your suburb in the top 10?

  • byLydia Lynch
Eating insects could end up bugging people allergic to shellfish

Eating insects could end up bugging people allergic to shellfish

Researchers have identified a potential issue with using insect protein as a food source.

  • byStuart Layt
‘Label censorship’:In age of synthetic meat,Texas seeks to define ‘beef’

‘Label censorship’:In age of synthetic meat,Texas seeks to define ‘beef’

The proposed remedy is being criticised as label censorship by advocates for alternatives to conventionally produced protein.

  • byBob Sechler
Perth school lunch supplier fined $30,000 after gluten lands girl in hospital

Perth school lunch supplier fined $30,000 after gluten lands girl in hospital

Instead of traditional school canteens taking spare change for Vegemite scrolls or Chiko rolls,many Perth families now order direct from this lunch supplier.

  • byEmma Young