Food safety and healthy eating on the island of Ireland

Checking BBQ meat is cooked?

Use a meat thermometer to check it reaches 75ºC

Read Clean as you go Are you spreading food poisoning bacteria in your kitchen without realising it?

Read Top BBQ food safety tips Keep hot food hot and cold food cold to stop the growth of food poisoning bacteria.

Read Vegetarian diets How to eat a balanced diet as a vegetarian.

Food Safety

From storing food safely to preparing and cooking food

Read Food poisoning risks with raw milk

Raw milk can contain food poisoning bacteria so vulnerable people should not drink it.

Read Listeria

Listeria can be present in raw, chilled, ready-to-eat foods and ready meals. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.

Watch Speak up about food allergies

Whether you’re eating out or ordering in, don’t hesitate to ask a food business about food allergens and any risk of cross-contamination.

Recipes

Summer salads

Light and refreshing salads, perfect for packed lunches and barbeque sides.

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Mexican bean salad

A combination of fresh and canned ingredients come together beautifully in this tasty salad! 4 of your 5-a-day!

Greek pasta salad

This salad is a real crowd pleaser at a BBQ. It's so easy to make and is basically summer in a bowl. The perfect salad to pack and take to work too.

Tuna rice salad

A quick and easy recipe that is an excellent source of protein. This salad is perfect for a light lunch.

Zesty mixed salad

Whether it's lettuce and tomato in your favourite lunchtime sandwich or a mixed salad for all the family as part of a picnic, you can give it some extra zest with a squeeze of lemon or lime on top.

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