For more detailed information on consumer issues, please go to safefood.net. safefood is the all-island body, whose role is to promote awareness and knowledge of food safety and nutrition on the island of Ireland.
This section covers some of the main topics for consumers including:
- Advice for cooking and reheating food at home or in other places
- Advice on eating legumes to remove lectins
- How to store food safely
- What is food poisoning and what to do when it happens
- Safe food choices for vulnerable groups
- Imported frozen berries should be boiled before eating them
- Can I bring my pet into a restaurant, café, etc.?
- Slush ice advice for younger children
- Advice on duck eggs
- Advice on raw milk
- Chemicals in food