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Food preparation and safety
Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.
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Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)
Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.
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Listeria (food poisoning)
Listeria is bacteria carried in some foods that can cause an infection and may lead to miscarriage. Find out ways to avoid listeria infections.
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Understanding food labels
Food labels help you make healthier food choices when shopping cooking for you and your family. Read on to better understand how to read food labels.
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Foods to avoid when pregnant
Learn about which foods you should avoid when you're pregnant. Find out more about foods that you should limit or take extra care with at this time.
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Medicine and poisons safety in the home
Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.
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Car travel with babies and children
Long car journeys with a baby or toddler are challenging. Safety preparation, when to travel, breaks, and packing tips help create a comfortable trip.
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Keeping baby safe
Babies are completely dependent on you for their safety. Here's what you can do to keep them safe.
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Burns, scalds and hot water safety
Find out what to do if your child has a burn or scald, and read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds.
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Healthy diet during pregnancy
A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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