Teen’s wheezing a ‘red flag’ before anaphylactic death
A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.
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Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment
A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.
Ultra-processed foods: here’s what the evidence actually says about them
The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book Ultra-Processed People.
Cook of deadly suspected mushroom meal denies foul play
A woman at the centre of a deadly suspected mushroom poisoning of four people has spoken of her devastation and denied any wrongdoing.
‘Dairy free’ company sued over fatal allergic reaction
An Australian company that provided "dairy free" ingredients is being sued over a UK woman's death from eating coconut yoghurt that contained milk protein.
Woolies ice-cream sandwiches recalled over metal risk
Woolworths is recalling its WW Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches after metal was found inside.
Resort fined for girl’s ‘frightening’ allergic reaction
A teenage girl's visit to an island resort on the Great Barrier Reef ended in a medical emergency after the girl's order for a nut-free dessert went wrong.
Probe identifies spinach contaminant
A weed believed to be responsible for causing almost 200 Australians to become sick has been identified as thornapple.
Greens ‘still safe’ after spinach recall
A peak industry body is urging Australians to keep supporting vegetable growers in the wake of a recall of spinach, which it says was from a single farm.
Rules to keep the democracy sausage safe
Sausage sizzles and bake sales are great election-day fundraisers, but care is needed to ensure they don't become spreaders of foodborne illness, experts say.
Crocodile meat ‘triggers fish allergies’
Researchers warn people with a taste for crocodile that eating the reptile's meat could trigger dangerous reactions if they're allergic to fish.