Australian food recalls

Food recalls remove unsafe food from sale to protect consumers. Food can be recalled for a range of reasons, including product contamination, undeclared allergens and labelling errors. When a recall happens, FSANZ works with food businesses and regulators to coordinate the response and inform consumers. 

Australian food recall alerts

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Kaisi Melbourne Pty Ltd - Wu Xian Zhai Soybean Snacks - Five Spice Flavour, Sauce Flavour and Spicy Flavour 108g Published 30 June 2026

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Egg) | VIC

Three gold pouches
UPDATED 17.06.26 | ASO United Pty Ltd - Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On - 1kg Published 13 June 2026

This recall is due to a food safety hazard following the detection of a prohibited substance (Nitrofurazone) | VIC

A box with window labelled Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On 1kg
Mama Nayture Pty Ltd - Drink Purple 60ml and 350ml Published 11 June 2026

The recall is due to unintended fermentation | NSW, QLD and Online Nationally

A glass bottle labelled Drink Purple 60ml and 350ml

Guidance and resources

How to recall food

A simple guide for businesses on how to recall food in Australia. 

About food recalls

A food recall is action taken by a food business to remove unsafe food from distribution, sale and consumption. 

Food incidents

A food incident is a situation within the food supply chain where there is a possible or confirmed risk associated with the consumption of a food.

Food Recall Action Officer contacts 

Contact information for Food Recall Action Officers from state and territory food enforcement agencies for businesses who are recalling food. 

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Food recall statistics

An analysis of annual food recall statistics for the last 10 years.