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Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton)

Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton) Product information Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of their 6 and 24 packs of Pacer Beer. The product has been available for sale at Fortitude Brewing Co. and Dan Murphys in QLD.  Date markings Best before 15/02/2024, 16/02/2024 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 this product, and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd for safe disposal instructions and to arrange for reimbursement. For further…

Published 18 May 2023

Nitrates and nitrites

Nitrates and nitrites (September 2011) Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in plant foods as part of the nitrogen cycle between air, land and water environments. Most of our dietary exposure to nitrates and nitrites is through fruit and vegetables. Eating fruit and vegetables is widely recommended due to the strong evidence of beneficial health effects against a range of diseases. Nitrates and nitrites have also been used as food additives in cured meats and some cheeses for many years, primarily to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Adding nitrites or nitrates improves the microbiological safety of these foods and extends their safe shelf life. In the past, some concerns have been raised about possible health risks associated with nitrates and nitrites in foods. To estimate Australians'…

Published 10 May 2018

Survey of tinned fruits for tin, lead and arsenic

Survey of tinned fruits for tin, lead and arsenic (December 2015) In 2015 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) tested canned and bottled fruit products following reports of high levels of metals in some products. The reports, indicated that some cans of imported peaches had levels of lead and tin that were not compliant with Australian food standards. FSANZ's survey, conducted by an independent laboratory on domestic and imported products, found very small amounts of lead and tin in all products tested. The levels found were all below maximum levels permitted in the Food Standards Code. Arsenic was not found in any products. Overall, there were no public health and safety or compliance issues. These results are consistent with Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources surveillance…

Published 23 December 2015

BSE food safety risk assessment report for Chile

BSE food safety risk assessment report for Chile (March 2014) FSANZ has completed its bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) food safety assessment for the Republic of Chile. Download the food safety risk assessment report The Australian Government's BSE food safety policy requires that all countries exporting or seeking to export beef to Australia have a risk assessment undertaken by FSANZ. The risk assessment shows that Chile has effective controls for prevention of BSE in place. FSANZ has concluded that the risk posed to consumers from beef products exported from Chile is negligible. FSANZ examined the effectiveness of BSE-related controls throughout the beef production chain in Chile. Animal feeding practices, transportation,…

Published 18 April 2017

Arsenic

Arsenic (January 2020) Arsenic is a chemical element found in water, air, food and soil as a naturally occurring substance or due to contamination from human activity. Arsenic occurs in organic and inorganic forms. The organic forms are of relatively low toxicity while the inorganic forms present a greater hazard. Both forms of arsenic appear naturally in soil and ground  water and as such, their presence (in extremely low levels) in foods is unavoidable. Monitoring arsenic levels in food FSANZ and other Australian and New Zealand government agencies continuously monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe and that foods comply with standards for chemical contamination. Our most recent Australian Total Diet Study investigated total and…

Published 24 January 2020

Vibrio parahaemolyticus and raw Pacific oysters from Coffin Bay, SA

Vibrio parahaemolyticus and raw Pacific oysters from Coffin Bay, SA

Latest update: As of 15 December 2021, South Australian authorities are permitting some oyster farmers in the Coffin Bay growing area to recommence harvesting and sale of oysters.  For more information refer to the PIRSA and SA Health websites below.  

Published 20 December 2021

Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism

Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism (Last updated April 2012) What is tagatose? Tagatose is a novel food that has been approved by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Tagatose is very similar in chemical structure to fructose and has similar properties to traditional sugars (e.g. is sweet tasting and has similar cooking properties) but unlike most other sugars it is only partially absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, tagatose has a reduced energy value compared to traditional sugars and so is intended for use in foods as a reduced energy sugar substitute. Where does tagatose come from? Tagatose occurs naturally at low levels in the gum from Sterculia setigera (an evergreen tree), as well as heated cows milk and other dairy…

Published 22 March 2013

Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd - Smithy's Dry Lager 330ml, individual/x6 pk/x24 carton

Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd - Smithy's Dry Lager 330ml, individual/x6 pk/x24 carton Product information Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of SMITHY'S DRY LAGER (330ml bottles).  The product has been available for sale at Liquorland, Liquorland Online, First Choice Liquor Markets, First Choice Liquor Markets Online and Coles Online in QLD, NSW, VIC, and Liquorland, Liquorland Online and Coles Online and TAS. Date markings Best Before - BB4: 25/01/24 Problem The recall is due to under declared alcohol level. Food safety hazard Food products containing excess alcohol may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink this product. Any consumers concerned about their…

Published 17 February 2023

Revel Brewing Co Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL

Revel Brewing Co Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL Product information Malt Brewing Co PTY LTD t/a Revel Brewing Co is conducting a recall of Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL. The product has been available for sale as a 4 pack and 16 pack. The products has been available for sale at Vintage Cellars & independent liquor retailers in QLD, Craft Cartel in NSW, and online from Revel Brewing Co & online liquor retailers (including BoozeBud).  Date markings Packaged date 27.1.2022 Problem The recall is due to a potential 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 this product…

Published 25 March 2022

Kahlua Espresso Martini

Kahlua Espresso Martini Product information Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Dan Murphys & BWS in NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD TAS, SA & WA, at independent retailers including IGA in NSW, VIC and TAS and hotels in NSW and VIC Date markings Lot code - 1277 Problem The recall is due to non compliant labelling (ABV incorrectly stated on individual cans as 4.5% but 4 pack cardboard wrap states the correct ABV of 7%)  Food safety hazard Food products with incorrect ABV may cause intoxication and/or subsequent injury/illness if consumed Country of origin Sweden What to do Consumers should not drink this product and should return the product to the place of purchase…

Published 14 April 2022