Safefood

Safefood Safefood is a government body that promotes food safety and healthy eating on the island of Ireland

safefood provides tips, advice and support on food safety, nutrition and healthy eating to citizens on the island of Ireland

17/06/2026

Turn the sound up 🔊🧽

Nothing beats the squeak of a freshly cleaned surface. Clean with hot, soapy water to remove harmful bacteria and always wash your dishcloth after cleaning up raw meat or at least every 2 days.

16/06/2026

Think a quick rinse cleans hands? Washing with warm water and soap to stop food poisoning bacteria spreading.

Clean As You Go

Get the facts. Click the link in bio.

15/06/2026

That notification can wait. Give your hands a good old wash before and after touching your phone when you’re cooking.

12/06/2026

Surfaces might look clean after a quick wipe BUT only cleaning with hot soapy water stops food poisoning bacteria from spreading.

Clean As You to stop harmful bacteria spreading.

Get the facts at Safefood.net.

07/06/2026

Today is .

Most of us think our kitchen is clean, but in our latest survey 3 out of 4 people say they skip important cleaning steps like washing their hands after touching raw food or cleaning surfaces with hot soapy water.

This can spread food poisoning bacteria around your kitchen.

This World Food Safety Day, clean as you go to stop food poisoning bacteria before they spread.

Get the facts at Safefood.net


https://www.safefood.net/food-safety/preparing-food/food-poisoning-bacteria

Food Safety Authority of Ireland Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland World Health Organization (WHO)

05/06/2026

When did you last change your dish cloth? We need to be replacing them every 2 days or right after cleaning raw food. Trust me your kitchen will thank you!

04/06/2026

🚨 Attention small food businesses 🚨

It’s not too late to sign up for our FREE food safety training workshops taking place this month.

📍 Radison Blu Hotel, Sligo: 23 June
📍 Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway: 24 June
📍 Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick: 25 June

💡 In just 4 hours (10 am – 2 pm), you’ll learn how to:
Pest control tips 🐁
Preventing foodborne bacteria 🦠
Cleaning and sanitisation 🧼
HACCP implementation ✔️
Managing and labelling allergens ⚠️

Our workshops are a great way to learn from an expert and meet other small food business owners.

⚡ Spaces are limited, so make sure to register 👇
https://www.safefood.net/events

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland Local Enterprise Offices Local Enterprise Office Sligo Sligo Chamber Of Commerce Sligo County Council Galway Chamber Local Enterprise Office Galway Galway City Council Galway County Council Limerick Chamber Local Enterprise Office Limerick Women In Business - Limerick LEO

29/05/2026

The secret to perfectly cooked sausages? A meat thermometer.

Check the thickest part for 75°C or above and you're good to go.

Safer. Juicier. No guesswork required.



Food Safety Authority of Ireland Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland

29/05/2026

Amid the ongoing heatwave many people might be firing up the BBQ for the first time this year but the public are being warned of a big mistake they are making with it

Full details through the link in comments

28/05/2026

Having a BBQ this weekend? 🔥

We’ve teamed up with .olaoire to remind everyone to cook BBQ meat to 75°C and always use a meat thermometer 🌡️

For more tips on cooking safely click the BBQ link in our bio

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