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2024 food recall data released
2024 food recall data released We have released data on 2024 food recall statistics, offering key insights to support industry in managing food safety risks. FSANZ coordinated 95 food recalls in 2024, a 16% increase on 2023. Undeclared allergens remained the leading cause of recalls, mostly due to labelling errors, with milk and gluten the most commonly involved allergens. Microbial contamination and foreign matter were other leading reasons for recalls, though microbial recalls declined after rising in previous years. Mixed and processed foods were the most frequently recalled product category. The total number of recalls in 2024 is above the 10-year average of 86 recalls annually. This increase can indicate particular issues in the food supply but also shows system safeguards are working. Over time, wider regulatory oversight,…
Published 5 June 2025
2020 Key Foods analytical program
2020 Key Foods analytical program In 2020, FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Fifteen foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The foods were sampled across five states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia) to provide a range of production locations. For some samples, multiple…
Published 1 March 2022
2018 Food composition analytical program
2018 Food composition analytical program Background In 2018 FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Thirty-six foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The complete list of foods selected for analysis is available below. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The sample locations varied according to the food type. Fruit and vegetables were sampled across five states and territories (…
Published 22 June 2020
United Foods Italian Soup Mix
United Foods Italian Soup Mix Product information United Foods (VIC) Pty. Ltd is conducting a recall of Italian Soup Mix. The product has been available for sale at Boccaccio IGA in VIC. Date markings Best before: 14/05/2023 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten [barley]) resulting from incorrect product label. Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a gluten [barley] allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do consumers who have a gluten [barley] allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact: United Foods (VIC) Pty.…
Published 7 October 2022
Fresh Food Enterprises IQ Bars
Fresh Food Enterprises IQ Bars Product information Fresh Food Enterprises is conducting a recall of IQ Bar Chocolate Sea Salt 45g, IQ Bar Peanut Butter Chip 45g and IQ Bar Almond Butter Chip 45g. The product has been available for sale at independent stores and IGA supermarkets in NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS. Date markings Q Bar Chocolate Sea Salt 45g BB June 10 2022 IQ Bar Peanut Butter Chip 45g BB June 11 2022 IQ Bar Almond Butter Chip 45g BB Apr 14 2022 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed. Country of origin USA What to do Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not…
Published 14 January 2022
Call for comment on a food additive sweetener
Call for comment on a food additive sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already permitted food additive sweetener (steviol glycosides) to be produced by fermentation from a genetically modified Yarrowia lipolytica strain. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the steviol glycosides sweetener is similar to a range of other steviol glycosides already permitted for use in the Food Standards Code, it is only the method of production that is different. “If approved, this steviol glycoside would be used as a low-calorie sweetener in a range of food products. “Steviol glycosides can be sourced from the South American plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (stevia), but can also be produced by different methods. “FSANZ has conducted a thorough safety assessment and found no public health or…
Published 22 July 2021
Proposal P236 - Sports Foods
Proposal P236 - Sports Foods (Abandoned) Draft Assessment Report - 1 October 2013 (pdf 206 kb) | (word 94 kb) Submissions received on the below report (zip file 10658 kb) Initial Assessment Report - 22 August 2001 (pdf 189 kb Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 25 June 2019
Data provided by food companies and organisations
Data provided by food companies and organisations Vitamin D content in Australian foods In 2018 and 2019, Curtin University commissioned analyses of the vitamin D content of Australian foods, supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (GNT1140611). FSANZ did not provide any funding for these analyses and was not involved with the collection of samples, quality assurance processes or data validation. FSANZ would like to thank Curtin University for making these data available. Download the Vitamin D in Australian foods report (word 633kb) File…
Published 1 March 2022
Ethyl carbamate in Australian foods (2007)
Ethyl carbamate in Australian foods (2007) (Survey sampling and analysis conducted 2007) Ethyl carbamate (EC), or urethane, is a chemical contaminant that occurs naturally in foods undergoing fermentation during processing or storage. Foods such as bread, soy sauce and yoghurt; as well as alcoholic beverages such as whisky, fruit brandies, beer and wine have been found to contain quantifiable levels of EC. In 2007 FSANZ decided to undertake an analytical survey to quantify actual levels of EC in foods and alcoholic beverages in Australia. This was necessary to quantify levels of EC in the Australian food supply and to accurately estimate dietary exposure and assess potential risk to human health for Australians. This survey was undertaken as part of the surveillance program…
Published 22 March 2013
2014-15 Key foods program
2014-15 Key foods program In mid-2014, FSANZ commenced a small analytical program to improve the quality and robustness of its food composition data holdings. Foods and beverages were identified for analysis based on current data holdings and frequency of their consumption in the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS). The analytical program was staged in 4 phases. Phases 1-3 identified 43 of the highest priority foods and beverages for analysis. Phase 4 focused exclusively on alcoholic beverages as the most recent data available to FSANZ for beer and table wines was collated in1990, and the varieties analysed did not accurately reflect current product availability and patterns of consumption. The range of nutrients analysed differed for each food and…
Published 16 June 2020