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Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml

Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml Date published: 29/09/2023 Update published: 6/10/2023 Product information Voyager Estate is conducting a recall of Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml. The product has been available for sale at Voyager Estate in WA and online nationally. Date markings Best Before: Oct 2024 Problem The recall is due to unintended fermentation in bottle causing over pressurising and failure of the cap seal. Food safety hazard Food products containing excess carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do​ Consumers should not drink or…

Published 29 September 2023

UPDATED 22.02.25 | Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd - Salted Grapefruit by Strangelove 180ml, 540ml

UPDATED 22.02.25 | Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd - Salted Grapefruit by Strangelove 180ml, 540ml Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale in Coles, Woolworths, Independent retailers, Dan Murphys, BWS, First Choice, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, and WA. These products were also available online. Date marking:

• Best Before: (180ml) 23/05/2026, 31/07/2026 
• Best Before: (540ml) 05/01/2026, 09/02/2026, 19/03/2026, 04/05/2026, 29/05/2026

Published 22 February 2025

Festive season food safety

Festive season food safety The holiday season is a time to come together with family and friends around food. It’s also a time when food safety risks can rise. Whether you’re cooking for loved ones at home or running a food business during the festive rush, following safe food handling practices is essential to prevent foodborne illnesses. Here’s some key tips for everyone:

1. Storage is critical:
   • Keep perishable foods like seafood, meats, dairy and prepared salads refrigerated at 5°C or below. For businesses, ensure storage equipment is well-maintained and thermometers are used to monitor temperatures.
   • Avoid overloading fridges—air circulation is essential to keep food cool. Consider alternative storage options like ice chests for non-perishable drinks to free up space for high-risk foods.
2. Temperature matters:…

   Published 17 December 2024

What do food additives do?

What do food additives do? (May 2016) Some food additives have more than one use. Food additives are listed in the statement of ingredients according to the most appropriate class name for the purpose of the food additive in that food. Examples of the most common class names are:

• Acids/Acidity regulators/Alkalis help to maintain a constant acid level in food. This is important for taste, as well as to influence how other substances in the food function. For example, an acidified food can retard the growth of some micro-organisms.
• Anti-caking agents reduce the tendency of individual food particles to adhere and improve flow characteristics. For example, seasoning with an added anti-caking agent flows freely and doesn't clump together.
• Antioxidants retard or prevent the…

  Published 26 May 2016

Microplastics in food

Microplastics in food Microplastics are generally considered to be small plastic particles less than about 5mm in size. Primary microplastics are small to begin with, such as microbeads that are added to personal care products. Secondary microplastics, on the other hand, start off as larger plastic items, such as plastic bags, but degrade into microplastic particles over time. Recently, there's been increasing interest in the effects of microplastics pollution. Media reports have examined microplastics pollution, especially in the marine environment, and possible contamination of the food supply. Most research to date has been on microplastics in the marine environment. Plastic litter can enter our seas and oceans, where it never completely breaks down. Instead, it 'breaks up…

Published 3 November 2023

Clostridium botulinum in food

Clostridium botulinum in food   What is it?

• Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) is a type of bacteria found in soil, water, on plants and in the gut of animals
• It can form spores and toxins that are not destroyed by cooking or boiling

• C. botulinum can cause a serious illness called botulism (caused by eating the bacteria's toxin) and infant botulism (generally in children, caused by eating the bacteria's spores)
• Anyone can get botulism although it is extremely rare in Australia. Generally only infants under 12 months old get infant botulism
• If not treated early, botulism can lead to paralysis and death
• Foods at higher risk of…

  Published 22 December 2020

Food safety in horticulture

Food safety in horticulture On this page

• Horticulture standards
• Safe Horticulture Australia guidebook
• InfoBites factsheets
• Animations
• External resources
• Regulatory agencies
• Industry websites

Published 20 September 2023

BSE food safety risk assessment reports for Latvia and Lithuania

BSE food safety risk assessment reports for Latvia and Lithuania (July 2013) FSANZ has completed Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) food safety assessments for the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Lithuania. This brings the total number of countries for which FSANZ has completed BSE food safety assessment to 6. The other four countries that FSANZ has completed BSE food safety assessment are: New Zealand, the Republic of Croatia, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Vanuatu. Download the food safety risk assessment reports 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…

Published 18 April 2017

Thermometers

Thermometers If you're a food business that handles potentially hazardous food, it's important to use a thermometer to check your food is at the right temperature to be sure it is safe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses that handle potentially hazardous food need to have an accurate and accessible thermometer. This means:

• there is at least one thermometer somewhere easy to get to (e.g. in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen)
• the thermometer is accurate to within 1°C.

• A digital probe thermometer is usually best for measuring food temperatures. They are inexpensive and are available from…

  Published 22 May 2025

Aspartame

Aspartame Aspartame is an intense sweetener added to low-energy or sugar-free foods. It is used in foods including yoghurt, confectionery and carbonated beverages. The safety of aspartame has been comprehensively reviewed by FSANZ and other international organisations, including:

• Food and Agricultural Organization/World Health Organization
• Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
• US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Published 4 May 2022