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Auditor Profile: Inspired to Improve Food Safety

Posted by Laura Smith on March 7, 2017 in Auditor Profiles | 134 Views | Leave a response

 

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With more than 35 years experience in the food industry in roles such as kitchenhand, caterer, and auditor, Marjorie Harvey is somewhat of a food safety expert. The Auditor speaks to Harvey to learn how she has channeled her passion for the food industry into a successful food safety auditing and consulting career.

Harvey began her career in the food industry peeling potatoes in a local pub and then as a trade cook. She later went on to own a catering business, manage food services in aged care, and teach hospitality.

After witnessing unsanitary food handling practices and seeing reports of food poisoning outbreaks in the media, Harvey was inspired to improve food safety through designing food safety programs. Her interest in auditing soon followed.

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Mushroom Poisoning

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Summary

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  • Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous fungi and mushrooms.

  • It is recommended that you only eat mushrooms you’ve purchased from the supermarket, greengrocer or reputable source.

  • The yellow stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) is the most commonly ingested poisonous mushroom in Victoria.

  • Symptoms include gastrointestinal upsets such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

  • The death cap (Amanita phalloides) is potentially fatal if ingested.

  • If you suspect you or your child may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, don’t wait for symptoms to occur. Contact the Victorian Poisons Information Centre for advice (Tel 13 11 26).

source https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/fungi-poisoning 

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