New recall
The following is a current product recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission.
South Island White Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2021 750ml
Date published: 13 October 2021
Product information
Pinnacle Drinks is conducting a recall of South Island White Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2021 750ml. The product has been available for sale at BWS and Dan Murphy’s nationally.
Date markings
All 2021 Vintage
Problem
The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (sulphites).
Food safety hazard
Any consumers who have a sulphites allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Country of origin
Australia
What to do
Consumers who have a sulphites 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:
Pinnacle Drinks
1300 721 920 (Mon – Fri)
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Have your say about what a genetically modified food means.
The following is a media release from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission.
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Food Safety Information Council releases community package for Australian Food Safety Week 2021
The following is an announcement from the Food Safety Information Council and is included here with permission.
Australian Food Safety Week 2021 will be held from 13 – 20 November 2021.
This year’s theme ‘Food safety – be prepared’ is aimed at building resilience in the community especially after disasters by setting up a basic food safety toolbox and encouraging public engagement with food safety courses.
Our community package of info for AFSW2021 is now available to download
- use this sample media release to publicise your event
- download the Australian Food Safety Week 2021 social media poster to use on social media
- download our FSC-ToolboxPoster-2021
- share our online quiz
- let us know what you are doing around Food Safety Week and we can publicize it, register your event
- download our Be prepared qr code to use on your publications to link to more information and link to more information about the food safety toolbox here
Closer to the date we will have a competition with chances to win a $50 Bunnings voucher. Find our more about Australian Food Safety Week here
Proudly supported by our member First for Training
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New Recall
The following is a new recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission
Devondale Sparkling Apple Juice 750ml
Date published: 1 October 2021
Product information
Devondale Apple Juice Co Pty is conducting a recall of Devondale 100% Sparkling Apple Juice 750ml. The product has been available for sale at Coles stores nationally.
Date markings
Best Before 17/06/23, 02/08/2023, 03/08/2023, 26/08/2023
Problem
The recall is due to a packaging fault resulting in the potential for glass breakage.
Food safety hazard
Food products containing glass may cause injury if consumed.
Country of origin
Australia
What to do
Consumers should not drink this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Devondale Apple Juice Co Pty
1800 667 765
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New Recalls
More September Recalls
The following are current product recall notices from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and are included here with permission.
Peanut Butter and Jam Barrel-Aged Porter
Date published: 23 September 2021
Product information
Bad Shepherd is conducting a recall of Peanut Butter and Jam Barrel-Aged Porter 355ml single can, 4 pack and 24 pack carton. The product has been available for sale online, at the brewery store in VIC, independent retailers, liquor stores and licensed premises in NSW, ACT, VIC and WA.
Date markings – Batch #421 Best Before 23/07/22 – found on the bottom of the can
Problem
The recall is due to the potential for alcohol to exceed marked alcohol content and possibility for can to rupture due to a 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 in possession of unopened product should contact their place of purchase for reimbursement (with proof of purchase) and then immediately and safely dispose of the cans using the information below.
Any can that shows any sign of bloating or bulging should be treated with care. If a four-pack carrier is still on the cans or they are in a cardboard carton, do not remove them. Wrap all cans carefully in a bag, then place in an outside bin. Cans that have been stored at ambient temperature are more susceptible to rupturing than cans stored cold.
For further information please contact:
Bad Shepherd
0423 953 909
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Ampersand Projects Pink Gin Soda, Vodka Soda, Vodka Soda Black 355ml Date published: 24 September 2021 Product information Ampersand Projects is conducting a recall of Pink Gin Soda, Vodka Soda and Vodka Soda Black all 355ml. The products have been available for sale at BWS, Dan Murphy’s and online nationally and independent retailers, liquor stores and licensed premises in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS and WA. Date markings Pink Gin Soda – Batch LC14: BB: 05.08.23, Batch LC13: BB: 23.08.23 – 25.08.23, Batch LC18: BB: 01.09.23 – 03.09.23 Vodka Soda – Batch LC11: BB: 14.08.23 – 16.08.23 Vodka Soda Black – Batch LC12: BB: 10.08.23 – 13.08.23 Problem The recall is due to a packaging fault resulting in the lid popping off the bottle. Food safety hazard – This product with may cause injury if opened. Country of origin – Australia What to do Consumers should not open or drink this product and dispose of it safely (away from body). Please contact Ampersand Projects for safe disposal instructions and to arrange reimbursement. For further information please contact: Ampersand Projects 0405 887 690
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New recalls
The following are new recall notices from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and are included here with permission.
Whole Kids Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk 20g
Date published: 17 September 2021
Product information
Nourish Foods Pty Ltd (Whole Kids) is conducting a recall of Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk 20g. The product has been available for sale at major retailers including Woolworths, Coles, Big W and local grocers nationally.
Date markings
All best before dates up to 12/08/2022
Problem
The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic).
Food safety hazard
Food products containing (plastic) may cause injury if consumed.
Country of origin
Germany
What to do
Consumers should not eat this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Nourish Foods Pty Ltd
1300 099 744
APPLETISER 750ml
Date published: 22 September 2021
Product information
Coca-Cola Amatil is conducting a recall of Appletiser 750ml. The product has been available for sale at selected Coles in VIC, NSW and TAS and selected Woolworths in VIC.
Date markings
Best Before: BB 01 JUN 22 and BB 02 JUN 22
Problem
The recall is due to quality testing revealing higher than acceptable levels of patulin. Products containing elevated levels of mycotoxin (patulin) may cause illness.
Food safety hazard
Food products containing higher than acceptable levels of mycotoxin (patulin) may cause illness if consumed.
Country of origin
South Africa
What to do
Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Coca-Cola Amatil
1800 025 123
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The 2021 Food Standards Australia New Zealand Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is open
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey for 2021 is now open.
This survey is being run for FSANZ by a strategic research consultancy, Pollinate. It is open for just two weeks until 6 October 2021.
This survey gives all interested in food safety the opportunity to have a say about how satisfied they are with how FSANZ does what it does. It will help formulate the way that FSANZ undertakes it’s work over the next year and beyond
For more information and to access the survey go to https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/about/Pages/FSANZ-Stakeholder-Satisfaction-Survey-2021.aspx
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New Recalls
The following are new recall notices from Food Standards Australia New Zealand and are included here with permission.
Chef’s Choice Premium Selected Chestnut Flour
Date published: 10 September 2021
Product information – HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Chef’s Choice Premium Selected Chestnut Flour 300g. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers in NSW, ACT, VIC & WA.
Date markings -Best Before 11/03/2023
Problem – The recall is due to non compliant labelling (undeclared ingredient: Chinese buckeye nut flour).
Food safety hazard – Food products containing Chinese buckeye nut flour may cause gastroenteritis if consumed.
Country of origin – China
What to do – Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
For further information please contact:
HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd 1300 168 428
Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Vintage 750mL
Date published: 11 September 2021
Product information -Pinnacle Drinks is conducting a recall of Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Vintage 750mL. The product has been available for sale at BWS and Dan Murphy’s nationally.
Date markings – All 2021 Vintage
Problem – The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (sulphites).
Food safety hazard – Any consumers who have a sulphites allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Country of origin – Australia
What to do -Consumers who have a sulphites 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:
Pinnacle Drinks 1300 721 920 (Mon-Fri) / customerservice@pinnacledrinks.com.au
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand starts a project on Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is an increasing concern of governments around the world. The following is from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website about a project it is undertaking as part of the Australian Government’s work on AMR. It is included here with permission and more information can be found at https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/surveillance/Pages/Antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-in-retail-food.aspx
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to undertake a two-year project looking at antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Australian food supply.
AMR is widely recognised as a global health priority. Resistant organisms exist in humans, animals, food, plants and the environment. The main driver of this resistance is antimicrobial usage.
The Australian Government has developed a national approach to tackle AMR. Australia’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and Beyond (the 2020 Strategy) was endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments in March 2020. It sets a 20-year vision to protect the health of humans and animals by controlling and combating AMR while continuing to have effective antimicrobials available. This holistic and multi-sectoral One Health approach is led by the Australian Government departments of Health and Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Other agencies including FSANZ are involved to ensure a whole-of-government approach.
FSANZ’s surveillance project aligns to Objective 5 of the 2020 Strategy and will provide an opportunity to advance the evidence base for AMR in retail food in Australia. The project is in its initial stages with stakeholder consultation due to commence in the second half of 2021. Food sampling will start in 2022.
The project sampling plan and overall design are being developed in consultation with an expert scientific advisory group. A targeted stakeholder engagement strategy is also being developed to ensure project aims, activities and outcomes are effectively communicated and delivered in collaboration with the food sector.
Keep an eye on the web page for project updates.
For more information on AMR and the National Strategy please visit https://www.amr.gov.au
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Work by the BOM helps prevent significant damage to oyster industry
The Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) is caused by a virus which only affects Pacific Oysters. It costs the oyster industry millions, $40 million in South Australia alone.
It was first discovered in Europe and has since spread around the world. It was first found in Australia in 2021 in Georges River in Sydney. It has now spread to Tasmania, South Australia and other parts of New South Wales.
The virus causes mortality in only a few days , with spat (the juvenile oysters) being most at risk. The virus only survives one to two days outside of an oyster but can easily spread in ocean currents.
A project was funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation to work out how POMS spreads and to protect the South Australian industry.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) became involved and used 10 year ocean modelling to look at how the virus can spread in different conditions and from various locations.
The results were passed onto the industry and have since been used to update the SA POMS disease response plan. The research also found several feral Pacific Oyster locations and these are now being addressed to stop any likely spread.
This type of work by the BOM can be used for other agricultural purposes.
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