Latest Food Safety News
Food safety leads to better health for Australians
The United Nations' fourth annual World Food Safety Day was held on 7 June this year, and the theme was 'Safer Food – Better Health'. Each year the council uses the day t...
How to batch cook safely
For businesses responsible for serving food, preparing meals in advance can save time and stress within the kitchen during busy periods such as lunch or dinner. This proc...
A guide to thermometers
Monitoring and controlling the temperature of food is fundamental to food safety. Utilising a variety of thermometers ensures that foods are maintained and cooked to suit...
Food safety storage tips during a power outage
Power failures can be dangerous and costly for commercial kitchens and other food handling businesses. During periods of power outages, the effectiveness of refrigerators...
How to cool foods correctly with the two stage cooling method
It’s important to follow food safety processes to correctly cool foods in the kitchen to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria that may cause food poisoning.The general ru...
Understanding best practice for transporting food correctly
Beyond the commercial kitchen environment itself and in-house service, many of the concerns around food safety such as temperature control and cross-contamination extend ...
Spotlight on Salmonella
Salmonella is a rod-shaped bacterium that can be present in eggs, poultry and pasteurized milk. Salmonella can be destroyed by cooking food thoroughly, but with over 39,0...
Ensure the efficacy of your food thermometer to maximise food safety
Among the most essential commercial kitchen supplies, thermometers are used to ensure that food is stored outside of the food temperature danger zone and served at safe t...
Are you reheating food safely?
Reheating food is a good way to reduce food waste and save time. There are, however, a number of risks associated with reheating food due to the bacteria that can multipl...
The speed and accuracy of infrared thermometers in increasing efficiency in commercial kitchens
Among the most important food safety concerns for commercial kitchens and the restaurant industry is the effective control and monitoring of food temperatu...
How Food Thermometers support food safety standards in your kitchen
Chefs and Restaurant Managers need to ensure their staff are trained in all aspects of food safety in their commercial kitchens. One area often overlooked ...
5 Foods you Shouldn't Refreeze
Wondering about the Benefits of a Fridge Freezer Thermometer?
Fildes Food Safety is an Australian owned and operated company with roots extending back over 70 years. Their range of products and accessories has been specifically desi...
How Accurate Freezer Thermometers Reduce Kitchen Wastage
There are many factors Chefs and Restaurant Managers need to take into account when ensuring the safety and quality of the food they produce. An often over...
Work and school lunch safety checklist
Food thermometers designed to protect against food safety problems in every part of the kitchen
Anyone involved in the restaurant and hospitality industry or in food and beverage manufacturing will understand that effectively monitoring and maintainin...
Probe Thermometers - How do I Calibrate them Correctly?
Professional chefs and restaurant/kitchen managers understand it is essential to monitor and control food temperatures. Doing so protects...
Monitoring and Controlling Food Safety Temperatures
Chefs and commercial kitchen managers need to ensure procedures are in place to monitor and control food safety temperatures. This applies to food which is on display, re...
