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StrangeLove Beverage Company Salted Grapefruit Soft Drink 540ml
StrangeLove Beverage Company Salted Grapefruit Soft Drink 540ml Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths, in NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC in Dan Murphys and in VIC in Coles. The product has also been sale by the independent Retailers in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA and NT. Date Marking: Best Before 09/08/2025 Problem: The recall is due to unintended fermentation resulting in the presence of alcohol and increased carbonation which may result in bottle breakage or popping caps. Food Safety Hazard: Consumption of this product may cause illness/injury. What to do: Consumers should safely dispose of the product and send…
Published 11 May 2024
Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source
Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a phospholipase A1 enzyme sourced from GM Aspergillus niger. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. If approved, the enzyme may be used during the processing of vegetable oils. “Aspergillus niger has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and to access assessment documents, visit…
Published 2 August 2022
Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source
Call for comment on a new processing aid from a GM source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new processing aid from a genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit use of a beta-amylase enzyme (EC 3.2.1.2) sourced from a GM Bacillus licheniformis. “Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for consumers in Australia and New Zealand,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, the enzyme may be used in starch processing to manufacture maltose syrup. “Bacillus licheniformis has a long history of safe use as a source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.' For more information and…
Published 2 August 2022
Call for comment - Processing aid from a new source
Call for comment - Processing aid from a new source Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme β-galactosidase is already approved in the Food Standards Code and has a long history of safe use. “This application is looking to produce the same enzyme from a GM strain of Bacillus subtilis. “If approved, it will be used to reduce the lactose content in dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese. “FSANZ review of the technical, toxicological and dietary exposure data found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our…
Published 29 April 2021
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid 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 pullulanase is already approved to be sourced from other microorganisms and has a long history of safe use. “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 for the production of glucose syrups and other starch hydrolysates, in accordance with the Australia New…
Published 21 June 2023
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme maltogenic alpha-amylase has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from another microorganism. 'The applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme from a GM strain of bacterium known as Bacillus licheniformis.' 'FSANZ's safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Mr Booth said. 'If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in brewing, manufacture of bakery products, the production of potable alcohol and…
Published 27 July 2021
Response to Pinget et al 2019 study on nanoparticles in food
Response to Pinget et al 2019 study on nanoparticles in food In May 2019 a study was released linking titanium dioxide particles with inflammatory bowel diseases and bowel cancer. FSANZ has reviewed the study and determined it does not change our previous assessment of titanum dioxide. The study's limitations mean that no conclusion can be drawn from it about titanium dioxide and inflammatory bowel diseases and bowel cancer. The reasons for our conclusion are set out below. TiO2 has been tested in long-term carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice, in which TiO2 was fed in the diet at concentrations sufficient to cause white faeces. These studies found no evidence of inflammatory changes or induction of tumours. The International Agency for Research on…
Published 19 June 2019
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale of food in Australia and New Zealand from a genetically modified (GM) corn. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the corn line (DP23211) has been genetically modified to give the plant the ability to protect itself from the herbicide glufosinate and the insect pest, corn rootworm. “If approved, this type of GM corn could be used to make starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener. “When assessing this application, our safety assessment is a critical part of the approval process. “We looked at key safety aspects including the process used to transfer the gene into the plant, potential unintended changes, the nutritional content compared to non-GM corn and any potential allergic or toxic…
Published 1 October 2020
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow food from a new type of genetically modified corn line to be sold in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the corn line has been genetically modified to increase yield and be resistant to a herbicide (glufosinate). “When assessing any Applications to allow new foods or ingredients to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, the safety and health of consumers is at the centre of our decision making process. “FSANZ undertook a comprehensive safety assessment which looked at the intended and unintended changes to the food, including potential toxicity and allergenicity of any new proteins. “We found that corn derived from this GM line is as safe as traditional non-GM…
Published 6 August 2020
Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals Date: 23/08/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its annual call for comment on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for nominated agricultural and veterinary chemicals. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ is considering requests to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to align 127 chemicals with limits set by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Codex Alimentarius Commission, and other international food standards agencies. “As part of an annual harmonisation process, FSANZ will add or amend an MRL, only if the results of our internationally-benchmarked dietary exposure assessments find there are no public health and safety concerns," Dr Cuthbert said. She said the proposed…
Published 23 August 2023