Food safety and healthy eating on the island of Ireland

Grill on, rain or shine

Just one temperature matters this bank holiday. Use a meat thermometer to check the centre of your meat reaches 75°C.

Read Top BBQ food safety tips Keep hot food hot and cold food cold to stop the growth of food poisoning bacteria.

Read Salt and heart health Most of us eat too much salt, but it only takes 6 weeks to change our taste buds.

Read Dairy alternatives How to choose the best non-dairy milks, cheeses and yoghurts

Food Safety

From storing food safely to preparing and cooking food

Read Food poisoning risks with raw milk

Raw milk can contain food poisoning bacteria so vulnerable people should not drink it.

Read Listeria

Listeria can be present in raw, chilled, ready-to-eat foods and ready meals. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.

Watch Speak up about food allergies

Whether you’re eating out or ordering in, don’t hesitate to ask a food business about food allergens and any risk of cross-contamination.

Recipes

Fishy favourites

From family fish pie to spicy fisherman's stew, these delicious recipes are packed with essential nutrients.

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Spicy fisherman's stew

Enjoy this tasty seafood stew for your dinner. It would also make a great lunch if you have any left over. This recipe was featured on RTE Operation Transformation.

Cod tray bake

This one tray recipe is quick, easy to make and a tasty way to get 2 of your 5-a-day. We’ve used cod in this recipe, but you could use any white fish.

Pasta with salmon and peas

This quick and easy dinner recipe is also healthy and delicious, what more could you want from a meal! This recipe is also great for other types of fish such as mackerel or even prawns.

Baked cod with lemon and olive oil

This easy, popular fish dish is a tasty meal that brings plenty of nutrients to your dinner table. Cod is a mild tasting fish and is one of the best types of fish to cook for the entire family or to serve on special occasions.

Family fish pie

Experts recommend that we eat two portions of fish a week and this fish pie is a great way to get fish into your diet.

Fish cakes

Fish cakes are a great way of getting fish into your diet and a great way of using leftovers!

Fish fingers

Delicious crispy fish fingers that are a great source of protein and healthy fats.

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