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Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice

Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice In 2012 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small analytical survey examining total arsenic and inorganic arsenic levels in apple and pear juice. In total, 96 apple juice samples and four pear juice samples were analysed. The survey found a quantifiable amount of arsenic in 34 apples juice samples and inorganic arsenic in 20 samples. None were at a level that, based on present knowledge, would cause a safety concern over a lifetime of consumption. The range of concentrations reported for inorganic arsenic were similar to concentrations observed in other countries for apple juice. There were no detections of arsenic in the pear juice samples. Why is arsenic in food? Arsenic is a naturally occurring…

Published 18 April 2014

Your Mates Brewing Co - Watermelon Sour Beer 375mL

Your Mates Brewing Co - Watermelon Sour Beer 375mL Product information Your Mates Brewing Co is conducting a recall of Watermelon Sour Beer 375mL. The product has been available for sale at Your Mates Brew Pub Warana in QLD and online nationally. Date markings Best Before: BB 07/11/23 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 Your Mates Brewing Co for safe disposal instructions and to arrangement for reimbursement.   For further information please contact: Your Mates…

Published 6 March 2023

Amendment 103

Amendment 103 [ pdf ] Amendment 103 contains amendments to the following Standards in theAustralia New ZealandFood Standards code: Standard 1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General ProhibitionsStandard 1.2.3 - Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and DeclarationsStandard 1.2.4 - Labelling of IngredientsStandard 1.2.8 - Nutrition Information RequirementsStandard 1.2.11 - Country of Origin Requirements (Australia only)Standard 1.3.1 - Food AdditivesStandard 1.3.2 - Vitamins and MineralsStandard 1.3.3 - Processing AidsStandard 1.3.4 - Identity and PurityStandard 1.4.1 - Contaminants and Natural ToxicantsStandard 1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia only)Standard 1.4.4…

Published 8 August 2013

Amendment 138

Amendment 138 Download: Amendment No.138 (pdf 962 kb) | (word 277 kb) Amendment 138 contains amendments to the following Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Please note that updated compilations of the Standards affected on FRLI may not be available for several weeks. 1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General Prohibitions 1.1A.2 - Transitional Standard for Health Claims…

Published 10 May 2013

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

Eagle Bay Brewing Company XPA

Eagle Bay Brewing Company XPA   Updated: 29 August 2022 Product information Eagle Bay Brewing Company is conducting a recall of Eagle Bay Brewing Company XPA 375mL cans. The product has been available for sale at BWS, Dan Murphy's, Liquorland, First Choice, Vintage Cellars, Liquor Barons, Cellarbrations, The Bottle'O and other independent liquor retailers in WA.  Date markings Best Before: BB 19/04/23 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 Eagle Bay Brewing Company for safe disposal…

Published 29 August 2022

Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism

Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism 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 products. Tagatose may also…

Published 22 March 2013

Amendment 167

Amendment 167 Download: Amendment No. 167 (pdf 340 kb) | (word 138 kb) Amendment No.167 contains amendments to the following standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code: Standard 4.5.1 - Wine Production Requirements Schedule 2 - Units of measurement Schedule 15 - Substances that may be used as food additives…

Published 9 February 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