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Significant food poisoning outbreaks will often be reported in the media. This may be due to the large number of people affected, such as at a food fair, or unfortunately because a person has died.

The following newspaper clipping describes the outbreak of Salmonella in orage juice in South Australia.

Newspaper clipping - Nippy's Orange Juice

As a result of a food poisoning outbreak, it is required that the manufacturer issues a PRODUCT RECALL to ensure that all contaminated product is stopped from being sold.

Product recalls are usually displayed or advertised in the media:

• print media (newspapers)
• on radio (during a news bulletin)
• on television (during a news bulletin)
• at the point of sale (on a notice board at the supermarket)

The follwing newspaper clipping is the recall notice for the contaminated orange juice.

Newspaper clipping - Nippy's Recall Notice

Note the distinctive appearance of the recall notice. This is standard for all product recalls. The recall notice states:

• the product that is to be recalled
• what the contaminant is ( in this case Salmonella)
• the use by dates (product identification) of the product to be recalled
• what to do with the product and contact information

YOU as a food handler must be aware of any food product recalls that have been issued, so that you can:

1. Identify recalled products that are in your stock
2. Isolate and label those recalled products
3. Inform your manager or supervisor for product exchange or refund

The follwing newspaper clippings describe other food poisoning incidents, either resulting in death or serious illness.

Newspaper clipping - Contaminated Meat Rolls

Newspaper clipping - Contaminated Oysters

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