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Patties Food Group - On The Menu various Entree Frozen Meals 260g

Patties Food Group - On The Menu various Entree Frozen Meals 260g Patties Food Group is conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths, independent retailers including IGA and No Waste Australia nationally. Date Markings: On the Menu Entrée 3 Cheese Macaroni (260g) - Best before date: 27/03/26 & 14/03/26On The Menu Entrée Beef Lasagne (260g) - Best before date: 12/03/26 & 20/03/26On The Menu Entrée Spaghetti & Meatballs (260g) - Best before date: 19/03/26 Problem:  The recall is due to an error on the packaging, oven cooking instructions are not compatible with product tray. Food Safety Hazard: Tray may melt if oven cooking instructions are followed. What to do:…

Published 4 April 2024

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs ​Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs A food safety program is a written document indicating how a food business will control the food safety hazards associated with the food handling activities of the business. Only certain high risk food businesses are required to have food safety programs: 

Aluminium

Aluminium (June 2019) Aluminium is the most abundant metallic element found in the Earth's crust and occurs naturally in soil, water and air. Occurrence in foods can occur naturally, for example, through uptake from soils or water, or from aluminium-containing food additives. Food additives containing aluminium are commonly used in baked products as leavening agents and also as emulsifiers and anti-caking agents. Standard 1.3.1 of the Food Standards Code lists the additives and levels permitted for use in Australia and New Zealand. Health effects The Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) established a health based guidance…

Published 25 June 2019

Call for comment on irradiation of fruits and vegetables

Call for comment on irradiation of fruits and vegetables Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to irradiate fresh fruit and vegetables. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has applied for permission to irradiate fresh fruit and vegetables as a way to stop the spread of pests like fruit fly when food is moved across quarantine borders. “Fruit fly is an ongoing threat to the horticulture industry, both here in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. “Australian quarantine laws mean food produced in an area where there are known pests, must be treated before they can be sent internationally or to states or territories that have quarantine restrictions.   “Irradiation has a long history of safe use and is used in many countries around the world…

Published 30 October 2020

Regulatory nutrient reference values

Regulatory nutrient reference values (April 2018) Nutrient reference values (NRVs) indicate the daily amount of nutrients (energy, macro-nutrients, vitamins, minerals) required for good health, as well as an upper safe level of nutrient intake. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the New Zealand Ministry of Health released a comprehensive set of NRVs for Australia and New Zealand in 2006. A further update of reference values for sodium and fluoride was published in 2017. The 2006 NRVs replaced the previous Recommended Dietary Intakes for Use in Australia (RDIs) which were published in 1991 and adopted by New Zealand. These RDIs together with other government recommendations, and certain United States ESADDIs (Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intakes) (1989)…

Published 1 March 2022

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

Poultry liver dishes

Poultry liver dishes Poultry liver dishes are generally safe as long as they are prepared correctly. Foodborne illness outbreaks in Australia and overseas have been linked to poultry liver dishes such as paté or parfait where the liver was undercooked. Just like any other poultry (e.g. chicken, turkey or duck) meat, livers need to be cooked all the way through to kill harmful microorganisms (particularly Campylobacter) that may be present. Lightly searing the surface is not enough. In surveys of raw chicken meat in Australia, Campylobacter was found in 84 per cent of samples tested.…

Published 8 March 2017

Preventing spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases

Preventing spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases The Food Standards Code requires food businesses to take all practicable steps to prevent contamination of their food service or processing environment. The best ways to prevent the spread of contagious diseases such as COVID-19 or foodborne illnesses are for everyone to maintain effective hygiene practices. Effective hygiene Maintaining effective hygiene includes:

  • regular handwashing
  • cleaning and sanitising facilities and equipment
  • maintaining strict requirements around worker health and hygiene.
Everyone in the community has an obligation to stay home while they have any symptoms such as fever or coughing. Businesses have the right to refuse service and insist that anyone with these symptoms leaves…

Published 22 May 2025

Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard

Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard Reaffirmation of variation (Approval report)  Approval report - 20 March 2023 (pdf 446 kb) Supporting document 3 - Labelling assessment (at approval) (pdf 220 kb) Public call for submissions 12-month review of the kava standard Call for submissions - 6 October 2022 (pdf 281 kb)

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    Published 21 March 2023

Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods

Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods (March 2018)   The Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods investigated the levels of seven plasticisers which may be used in food packaging materials. The following plasticisers were inspected in broad range of Australian foods:

  • di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
  • diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
  • butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
  • dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  • diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
  • the adipate plasticiser; di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA)
  • the citrate plasticiser; acetyltributylcitrate (ATBC).
These substances have been associated with plastic, paper and cardboard food packaging as well as food grade adhesives and sealants. The survey looked at 65 different packaged foods and beverages that represent…

Published 15 March 2018