Food safety
Something spicy in the state of Denmark: Banned noodles back on sale
Samyang contested the ban, and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.
- by Isabelle Yr Carlsson and Tom Little
Latest
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service
The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.
- by Ben Brasch
Exclusive
Mushrooms
Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria, but they are hardly being screened
Mushrooms imported to Australia have been linked to serious and fatal outbreaks of listeria and salmonella, but are going largely unchecked by federal authorities.
- by Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
‘Often I just don’t eat’: Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out
Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol, advocates say.
- by Mary Ward
Transparency on antibiotic use required
The World Health Organisation has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of humanity’s greatest threats.
- by The Herald's View
Investigation
Murdoch University
The search for superbugs lurking in your shopping trolley
Is your scotch fillet, chicken roast or pork belly harbouring dangerous bacteria? Scientists are about to find out.
- by Carrie Fellner
Check your pies: Woolworths recalls Christmas treat due to metal contamination
The Food Authority said a batch of festive mince pies sold by Woolworths shouldn’t be consumed as families gather for their Christmas feasts.
- by Angus Dalton
Three-state listeria outbreak traced to shredded chicken supplies
The chicken product has been linked to food-poisoning cases in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, however the source of two other clusters is still under investigation.
- by Sean Parnell
Police test food dehydrator found at tip after deadly mushroom meal
Tests are being done to see if the appliance is linked to the deaths of three people who ate poisonous mushrooms.
- by John Silvester, Marta Pascual Juanola and Angus Livingston
‘I didn’t do anything; I loved them’: How a quiet family lunch turned into a tragedy
Erin Patterson had four guests she says she loved and cherished over for lunch at her home on July 29. Now three are dead and police are baffled.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Ashleigh McMillan
Prime energy drinks sold in convenience stores, despite exceeding caffeine limit
A caffeine-free legal version of the drink is causing problems of its own, becoming such a playground status symbol that empty bottles are for sale.
- by Mary Ward