Food Safety

OSCAR Care Group

5 days ago

And that’s a wrap

What a year it has been for the business, and all of us here at OSCAR Care Group. 2023 and 2024 gave us the opportunity to establish our...

12 Festive food ideas to serve during your Christmas celebrations

OSCAR Care Group

Nov 25

12 Festive food ideas to serve during your Christmas celebrations

Christmas is a magical time of the year when we celebrate with our families and friends with festive foods and snacks. It is the season...

Clean and safe kitchens for children within care

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 21

Clean and safe kitchens for children within care

National Children’s Week emphasizes the importance of providing children with a clean and safe environment, a principle we fully support...

Teaching children about the importance of Handwashing

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 15

Teaching children about the importance of Handwashing

Handwashing is an important practice for maintaining good health and hygiene, especially for children. Teaching children the importance...

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables – which one is better?

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 14

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables – which one is better?

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australians are buying less and less vegetables, falling well below the recommended...

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 9

Handwashing Refresher

Handwashing before handling food is one of the most essential food safety practices. While this may seem like basic knowledge to most,...

Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal

OSCAR Care Group

May 27

Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal

In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...

OSCAR Care Group

May 23

Managing Food Allergies under PEAL

The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...

OSCAR Care Group

Mar 15

Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care

The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...

Online or Face-to-face Food Safety Training?

OSCAR Care Group

Mar 7

Online or Face-to-face Food Safety Training?

Online Food Safety training is brilliant for its flexibility to fit into our very busy lives. Other strongly believe old school in class...

Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 23

Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...

Is your Childcare Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 22

Is your Childcare Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 15

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 14

Food Allergies: Introducing PEAL

Have you noticed a change in the way food allergens are listed on packaged foods lately? For children, residents and families who live...

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A explained further for Childcare centres

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 24, 2023

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A explained further for Childcare centres

Well hasn’t this topic got us all talking about Food Safety and how these changes will effect our centres. Since we released our article...

Food Safety tips to support breastfed babies in childcare

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 2, 2023

Food Safety tips to support breastfed babies in childcare

Supporting a mother’s breastfeeding journey when she returns to work is one of the best things we can do for bub. Every drop of breast...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 10, 2023

To wash or not to wash raw chicken?

Chicken is a staple ingredient in so many menus. When prepared properly it is a nutritious and delicious food, but, when prepared...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 3, 2023

Waste less food, save more $$$

A common reaction to the rising inflation and interest rates is to cut spending. However in Aged Care, where our Residents wellbeing and...

Aged Care homes, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 27, 2023

Aged Care homes, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

On the 8th December 2023, the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A will come into effect. This legislation change does require some...

Childcare Centres, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 27, 2023

Childcare Centres, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

On the 8th December 2023, the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A will come into effect. This legislation change does require some...

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