THE NSW Food Authority has told consumers there is no risk to food safety from bird flu.
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Speaking after the Department of Primary Industries announced it had quarantied a property near Maitland this morning amid a suspected outbreak, the Food Authority issued a statement to the media today.
"There has been no case reported of humans getting infected from eating food from farms affected by bird flu."
Nevertheless, the authority says it "is prudent" to take normal food safety precautions in the kitchen.
The Authority’s usual advice for eggs is:
Avoid eating raw eggs and do not eat eggs that are cracked or dirty.
Further information on food safety and avian bird flu is available at: