Big food poisoning case in court in the ACT

In 2013, on Mothers Day, one of the biggest food poisonings in Australia happened in Canberra.

This outbreak highlights why it is so important for food businesses to keep their temperature, cleaning and other records for at least five years.

Why?

Because it has taken  until now, three years later, for the case to come to court.

The source of the Salmonella outbreak of 162 cases (including a staff member), was found to be from eggs (from Victoria) in an aioli, which was used in a potato salad in the all you can eat deal happening that day in the restauyrant.

The restaurant is now closed but the owners are facing two criminal charges for selling unsafe food.

The case is before the ACT Magistrates Court, and it was told by health authorities that the outbreak had the quickest incubation period it has seen.

74 people have already had their cases against the owners settled.

The Magistrate will decide on the current case next month.