An Overview of Seafood Supply, Food Safety and Regulation in New South Wales, Australia.

Seafood consumption is increasing in Australia, especially in New South Wales (NSW). Average per capita seafood consumption in NSW is higher than the national average. Seafood supply in NSW comes from domestic (wild catch and aquaculture) and overseas (seafood imports) sources.

Toxoplasma gondii in the Food Supply.

Toxoplasmosis is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite . Infections are usually either asymptomatic or develop mild symptoms that are self-limited, but infections in immunosuppressed persons can be severe. Infections in pregnant women can cause serious health problems in the child such as mental retardation and blindness.