by AIA Team | May 14, 2021 | Food hygiene
COVID-19 has caused severe disruption to the restaurant and hospitality trade, with many businesses turning to take-outs as a means of replacing lost revenue. In some cases, take-outs have proved to be such a success that restaurants are seeking to maintain the...
by AIA Team | Apr 30, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
As the weather gets cooler in Australia, virus survival and transmission are dramatically enhanced. Don’t risk painful food-borne illness, follow these simple tips to keep your loved ones safe this winter. #1 Wash hands often Did you handle raw meat and then open the...
by AIA Team | Apr 16, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Undercooked or mishandled seafood is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in Australia. Eating warm water fish that has a chef has not properly prepared can cause ciguatera poisoning, including headaches, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Plus, eating seafood that...
by AIA Team | Mar 27, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
There’s something incredibly convenient about reaching into the fridge and pulling out two-day-old pizza or yesterday’s leftover dinner. In our busy schedules, being able to just reach into the fridge for some quick and easy leftovers is a blessing in disguise....
by AIA Team | Mar 18, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
After a rainy summer, Australia is seeing an increase in the growth of wild mushrooms across the nation. This has prompted the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) to issue a warning for people to take extra care around the mushrooms, as there is a risk of picking...
by AIA Team | Mar 3, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
With lockdown restrictions starting to relax all over the country, plenty of people are inviting friends and family over for dinner parties. Planning your menu, picking out a great playlist, and putting on your favourite dinner party outfit can take up all your time....
by AIA Team | Feb 17, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Whether you’re working from home or just trying to save a bit of extra money, eating in is a great way to become a better cook while protecting your wallet. But for those used to ready-made lunches and takeaway dinners, it can be a bit overwhelming finding out...
by AIA Team | Jan 26, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
You may think of food safety and food handling as something that falls specifically in the realm of restaurants and hospitality. But when it comes to protecting vulnerable people and keeping them safe in care homes, medical facilities and in their home, high-quality...
by AIA Team | Jan 14, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
A food safety course is a vital qualification if you want to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. A necessity for those working in a commercial kitchen, it’s also extremely useful for front-of-house staff, room service operatives, bar workers, cleaners,...
by AIA Team | Jan 4, 2021 | Food Safety Learning
Both anecdotal evidence and some research findings are beginning to point to increasing consumer concern with food safety standards and methods, at every stage of the supply chain. Prompted by concerns over contamination and infection risks due to the Covid-19...
