Protecting food from contamination (NSW)
Contamination of food from objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness.
Food businesses, by law, must take precautions to avoid causing harm to people who eat their food.
This information sheet is from the NSW Food Authority and explains the common contaminants of food and provides tips on how to protect your food from contamination.
- Organisation:
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- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- May 2024
- Last reviewed:
- June 2025
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