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FAQs for food businesses
FAQs for food businesses Do I need a recall plan? All food manufacturers, importers and wholesale suppliers must have a written food recall plan in place to ensure unsafe food can be quickly removed from the food supply chain. This is a requirement under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements. The plan should specify the procedures, staff responsibilities and records needed as part of the business's recall system. I don't have a recall plan - how do I develop one? If a food business does not have a recall plan, FSANZ's simple…
Published 5 April 2018
Food Industry Recall Protocol
Food Industry Recall Protocol The Food Industry Recall Protocol provides information on recalling food in Australia and guidance for food businesses on developing a written food recall plan. A food recall is action taken to remove from distribution, sale and consumption, food which is unsafe. This means food that may cause illness or other physical harm to a person consuming the food. The three primary objectives of a food recall are to:
- stop the distribution and sale of the product as soon as possible
- inform the government, the food businesses that have received the recalled food and the public (consumer level recalls only) of the problem
- effectively and efficiently remove unsafe product from the market place.
Published 26 May 2023
Undeclared allergen food recall statistics (1 January 2017 - 31 December 2022)
Undeclared allergen food recall statistics (1 January 2017 - 31 December 2022) Page last updated April 20223FSANZ data on Australian food recalls helps identify key issues, track trends and develop prevention strategies. Undeclared allergens is the most common reason for food recalls year-on-year. Below is an analysis of food recalls due to undeclared allergens since 2017. This information expands on analysis of food recall statistics for the last 10 years. These statistics are updated annually. Table 1: Undeclared allergen food recalls 2017-2022 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Number of undeclared allergen…
Published 1 May 2023
Major Australian newspapers
Major Australian newspapers It is recommended that businesses place a press advertisement in a newspaper in each state and territory that the recalled product was available for sale. Major newspapers and contact details are listed below. Newspaper Phone Fax Website Canberra (ACT) The Canberra Times 02 6280 2122 n/a www.canberratimes.com.au Sydney (NSW) The Sydney Morning Herald 02 9282 2833 n/a www.smh.com.au The Herald Sun 02 9282 2833 n/a www.heraldsun.com.au The Daily Telegraph 02…
Published 10 February 2021
Mondelez Cote D'Bouchee 200g
Mondelez Cote D'Bouchee 200g Product information Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Cote D'Or Bouchee 200g. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths, Coles, independent and speciality food retailers nationwide. Date markings All Batches Problem The recall is due to incorrect packaging (non-English labelling) which has resulted in the allergens (contains: milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soy, may contain wheat) not being listed. Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk, hazelnut, almond, soy or wheat allergy may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Slovakia What to do consumers who have a milk, hazelnut, almond, soy or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this…
Published 30 June 2023
Moon Dog Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzer
Moon Dog Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzer Product information Moon Dog Brewery is conducting a recall of Moon Dog Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzer 6% Summer Berry and Grape flavours. The affected flavours are available within a mixed 10 pack and a mixed 3x10 pack. The product has been available for sale at Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market & Vintage Cellars in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, NT & WA & Liquorland in TAS. Date markings Best Before dates 01 Aug 2023, 02 Aug 2023 & 30 Aug 2023 Problem The recall is due to secondary fermentation. Food safety hazard Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink or open…
Published 25 November 2022
Murray River Smokehouse Salami
Murray River Smokehouse Salami Updated: 14 October 2022 Product information Murray River Smokehouse is conducting a recall of their Salami (mild and peppered). These products have been available for sale at Harris Farm Markets; Thyme to Taste; Goldfields Grocers and Milawa Cheese in NSW and Victoria. Date markings Murray River Smokehouse salami mild, 180g, Best Before 25FEB2023 Murray River Smokehouse salami pepper, 180g, Best Before 06MAR2023 Problem The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination. Food safety hazard Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full…
Published 19 October 2022
Noosa Hinterland - Nakula Plant Based Probiotic Coconut Yoghurt Natural 500g
Noosa Hinterland - Nakula Plant Based Probiotic Coconut Yoghurt Natural 500g Date Updated: 03 March 2023 Product information Noosa Hinterland is conducting a recall of Nakula Plant Based Probiotic Coconut Yoghurt Natural 500g. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths and Coles in NSW, and in Woolworths in QLD, VIC, SA, WA and NT. Date markings Batch Number T2F282 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the…
Published 18 March 2023
Natural Mushroom Supplier - Enoki Mushrooms 360g (+-20g)
Natural Mushroom Supplier - Enoki Mushrooms 360g (+-20g) Product information Natural Mushrooms is conducting a recall of Enoki Mushrooms. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery Stores in VIC. Date Marking: Use By 13/07/2023 Problem The recall is due to an incorrect Use By date resulting in an increased Listeria monocytogenes risk. Food safety hazard Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes and enoki mushrooms, please visit …
Published 27 June 2023
Nature's Delight Xmas Liquorice Mix 500G
Nature's Delight Xmas Liquorice Mix 500G Date published: 26 October 2021 (Updated 27 October 2021 - the names of the supermarkets in QLD have been amended) Product information Nocelle Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Drakes Supermarkets (QLD, SA), Foodland stores (SA), Foodworks (SA), IGAs (SA, WA) and independent grocery stores (SA, WA). Date markings BEST BEFORE: 29-09-2022 Problem The recall is due to a misleading statement about an allergen (gluten). The product contains gluten but the label has a 'Gluten Free' claim. Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a (gluten) allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.…
Published 27 October 2021