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Resources
The following brochures are also available in hard copy. Order online, or print and complete the order form (see accompanying document) and fax or mail to Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Unit — Department of Health, GPO Box 1670N, Melbourne VIC 3001
Brochures
Egg safety advice for retailers, wholesalers and distributors of eggs
Egg safety advice for the food service industry
Links
Egg safety information for consumers on the Better Health Channel
Victorian Government Food Safety website
Egg production in Victoria (Department of Primary Industries)
Victorian Farmers Federation Egg Group
Research
About the research (summary of findings).
Media releases
Victoria gets cracking on egg safety
VICTORIAN consumers are being urged to take more care when buying, storing, preparing and cooking eggs ahead of the peak food poisoning season.
Victoria gets cracking on egg safety - 10 November 2008 Regional Victoria gets cracking on egg safety - 10 November 2008
Don't give kids gastro for Christmas
Victorian parents should take extra care over summer when preparing meals for small children that include raw eggs, the Department of Human Services has warned.
Don't give kids gastro for Christmas - 15 December 2008
Don't give guests gastro for Christmas
Victorians planning to prepare food for friends and family over the holiday period should observe strict hygiene and refrigeration protocols to avoid giving guests gastroenteritis.
Don't give guests gastro for Christmas - 18 December 2008
Don't give elderly gastro this summer
Victorians should take extra care over summer when preparing meals for the elderly that include raw eggs, the Department of Human Services has warned.
Don't give elderly gastro this summer - 22 December 2008
