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Food Warnings and Safety

10 Christmas lunch mistakes and how to avoid them

August 30, 2025December 7, 2023 by Marianna
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CHOICE staff reveal their own Christmas food fails, so you can learn from their mistakes.

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Latest food recalls 2023 from Aldi, Leggo’s, Woolworths and other brands

August 30, 2025June 2, 2023 by Pru Engel
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Details of the latest food products affected, why they’re being recalled, who’s at risk and what you need to do to stay safe.

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Reducing waste at home with reusable food covers

August 30, 2025September 9, 2021 by Alex
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The pros and cons of reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags.

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How to avoid food poisoning

June 4, 2021 by Rachel
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Contaminated food can be hard to spot, but it helps to know what to look for whether you’re at home or eating out.

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What you need to know about food recalls

August 30, 2025February 23, 2021 by Rachel
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Why do food recalls happen, and how do you find out about them?

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How to make your food last longer

August 30, 2025March 20, 2020 by Pru Engel
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Here’s how to extend the shelf life of staples such as milk, bread, flour, eggs, mince, bananas and more.

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Food additives to avoid

August 30, 2025January 20, 2020 by CHOICE staff
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More than 300 food additives are approved for use in Australia. Just how safe are they?

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What are microplastics, and how bad for us are they?

August 30, 2025November 4, 2019 by Alana
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You can’t see them, but these tiny pieces of plastic are everywhere, even in our food.

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Are you eating genetically modified food?

November 17, 2016 by Alison | Rachel
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CHOICE reveals where you’ll find GM foods, and looks at some key concerns, including labelling.

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Extending the shelf life of fresh food

August 30, 2025October 19, 2016 by Rachel
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Ever wondered how the shelf life of some fresh foods can be so long?

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