Food Shortages Caused By Queensland Flood Disaster
January 16th 2011 11:37
Empty supermarket shelves on the Gold Coast
Across Queensland there are shortages of most fruits and vegetables, and even meat is in short supply. The flow on effect is expected to impact the southern states in the coming weeks.
Brisbane City Council has advised residents to throw out any food that has had contact with flood waters or been in refrigerators where power has been cut.
Brisbane flood disaster mud army volunteers
Leafy greens such as lettuce cabbages and broccoli should be discarded, along with herbs and soft berries as they are vulnerable to bacterial contamination.
Council advises that root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, as well as beans, peas capsicums and zucchinis should be washed in a weak chlorine solution, then peeled and cooked thoroughly.
Produce with a waterproof outer skin, such as melons, oranges and lemons should be washed before peeling, and preferably cooked.
Rainwater tanks also need to be emptied, cleaned and disinfected before fresh water can be collected
On the positive side, Brisbane’s main fruit and vegetable market has been cleared of debris by an army of volunteers and hosed down by fire fighters. It is hoped that trading will resume tomorrow or Tuesday.
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