Some foods need careful storage and handling to ensure they stay safe to eat. Raw meat and raw (unpasteurised) milk are in this category.
Learn how to properly prepare, cook and store higher-risk foods to avoid getting sick from foodborne pathogens, toxins or natural contaminants.
Cross-contamination of raw meat and poultry, how it happens, how it can affect your health, and how to handle, store, and cook meat to prevent it.
What causes lumps and other defects in meat, whether this affects its food safety, and what to do if you find defects in meat.
The risks of consuming raw milk products, how they can affect your health, who is most at risk, and how to avoid getting sick.
What modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is, how and why it's used, and how to store and handle food packaged using MAP.
Why humans should not eat pet food, the different hygiene standards for pet food and human food production, how it can affect your health, and safe ways to get cheap protein.
Bacteria in seed sprouts, such as alfalfa and mung bean sprouts. How to handle and grow seed sprouts safely, and who should not eat them.