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Survey of beverages enriched with seaweed
Survey of beverages enriched with seaweed FSANZ has investigated levels of iodine in beverages enriched with seaweed following an increased number of reported human thyroid dysfunction cases resulting from high iodine intake. Investigation into the cause of thyroid dysfunction showed a link to the consumption of Bonsoy soy beverage, which was found to contain high iodine levels resulting from the addition of seaweed (kombu, Laminaria spp ) during the manufacturing process. On 24 December 2009, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) coordinated a national food recall and issued a media release advising people not to consume Bonsoy soy beverage with all best before dates. This product was also recalled in the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong. FSANZ, in consultation…
Published 28 February 2014
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
Ethylene oxide
Ethylene oxide What is ethylene oxide? Ethylene oxide is a man-made chemical that exists as a gas above 10°C. It does not persist for long in the environment due to its instability. What is ethylene oxide used for? The primary use of ethylene oxide is as an intermediate ingredient in the further manufacture of industrial products (e.g. polyester). Ethylene oxide also has applications as a sterilising agent in healthcare and as a fumigant pesticide in agriculture. Historically, ethylene oxide was used as a fumigant pesticide to treat foodstuffs sold in Australia. Because of its volatility, ethylene oxide residue in food post-treatment can fully dissipate with time. However, the use of ethylene oxide on foods is being phased out worldwide, due to health concerns associated with residues that may…
Published 20 July 2021
Genobile Saba Australia pizzas
Genobile Saba Australia pizzas Updated: 5 October 2022 Product information Genobile Saba Australia is conducting a recall of their Premium Salami Pizza, Premium Margherita Pizza, Premium Garlic Pizza and Premium Pomodoro Pizza. The products have been available for sale at Coles nationally. Date markings Use by: 20/09/2023 Problem The recall is due to non compliant labelling (incorrect USEBY date). Printed USEBY is 20/09/2023. Correct USEBY is 11/10/2022. Food safety hazard The food may cause illness if consumed after 11/10/22 Country of origin Australia What to do While the product is currently safe to eat, customers should not consume these products beyond 11/10/22. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a…
Published 5 October 2022
Call for comment to permit the use of a new processing aid
Call for comment to permit the use of a new processing aid Date: 10/10/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of the enzyme transglutaminase (EC 2.3.2.13) as a processing aid. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme would be used in brewing and the manufacturing and/or processing of food products. “If approved, the enzyme may be used as a processing aid in brewing and in the production of bakery and other cereal-based products such as pasta and noodles, cheese, fermented dairy products, dairy analogues, egg substitutes, meat products, fish products, meat analogues and fish analogues," Dr Cuthbert said. The enzyme is sourced from genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis containing the transglutaminase gene from Streptomyces mobaraensis. “B. licheniformis…
Published 11 October 2023
Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new use for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to extend the use of a permitted enzyme processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source to the brewing of beer. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme alpha-glucosidase is already approved to be used as processing aid in a range of foods but not in beer. The enzyme is produced from a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei which has a long history of safe use as the source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Code. “If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of beer, including low alcohol and lower carbohydrate beer,' Dr Cuthbert said.…
Published 9 March 2023
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid from a GM source
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid from a GM source Date: 10/10/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new enzyme processing aid from a genetically-modified (GM) microbial source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said if permitted, the enzyme beta-fructofuranosidase would be used as a processing aid in the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) and to reduce sugar (sucrose) levels in treated fruit and vegetable products. “The enzyme is sourced from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Trichoderma reesei containing the beta-fructofuranosidase gene from Aspergillus niger," Dr Cuthbert said. “T. reesei has a long history of safe use as a production microorganism of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already…
Published 11 October 2023
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid source
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a permitted enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) microbial source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme alpha-amylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms. “The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a strain of bacterium known as¯Bacillus subtilis,'¯Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers.' If approved, the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery products¯in accordance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. For…
Published 14 October 2022
Expert reaction - nanoparticles in baby formula
Expert reaction - nanoparticles in baby formula (July 2017) The following expert reaction to media reports on tests commissioned by Friends of the Earth which found the presence of nanoparticles in several Australian infant formula products has been reproduced with the permission of the Australian science Media Centre: Adjunct Professor Andrew Bartholomaeus is a consultant toxicologist with Adjunct Professor appointments at the University of Canberra and the University of Queensland. He has previously been the Chief Toxicologist for the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the General Manager of the Risk Assessment Branch of FSANZ. 'The Friends of the Earth slide deck presents the rather unexciting and facile observation that a food containing high levels of…
Published 2 July 2017
Uttam KHUS KHUS POPPY (BLUE)
Uttam KHUS KHUS POPPY (BLUE) Product information FRESHCO FOODS VICTORIA is conducting a recall of Uttam KHUS KHUS POPPY (BLUE) (blue poppy seeds) 100GM. The product has been available for sale at Asian grocery stores in VIC. Date markings Best Before: 22/07/24 Batch code: PO-024316 Problem The recall is due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply. Food safety hazard Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed. Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds. Country of origin Australia What to do consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of…
Published 16 November 2022