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Food derived from cloned animals and their offspring (Updated January 2008)
Imported Food into Australia (Feb 2008)
Acrylamide in food (February 2008)
Effects of artificial colours on children's behaviour (updated 11 April 2008)
Correct storage and use of canned foods.
Bisphenol A (BPA) and food packaging (April 2008)
Milk permeate (April 2008)
Small Particles, Nanotechnology and Food (June 08)
Mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia (June 08)
Chemicals in glass jar seals (July 08)
Raw milk products – current situation in Australia (July 08)
Primary production and processing requirements for raw milk products: Public comment invited (6 August 2008)
Trans fatty acids (August 2008)
MSG in food
Healthy eating and pregnancy
Imported food products from China (September 2008)
Melamine in foods from China
GM foods: Safety of ingested recombinant DNA
Canned foods: purchasing and storing
Health advisory labels on alcoholic beverages (November 2008)
Voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water (11 November 2008)
Iodine sensitivities and mandatory iodine fortification
Mandatory iodine fortification
A national food safety standard for seed sprouts (November 2008)
Update: Safety of MON810 and NK603 corn lines (November 2008)
Update on Dioxins in Irish pork
Hipp's fruit puree with banana and apricot baby food advisory

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Four Seas Premium cake (three flavours) expiry date 20/04/2009, have been withdrawn from sale in Australia by importers and wholesalers. The action commenced on 28 November 2008 and follows Australian test results showing levels of melamine in product available here. Consumers are advised not to consume Four Seas Premium cake (three flavours) and should dispose of the product safely.