Six people in Australia were part of a hepatitis A outbreak this past year after eating dates from Jordan, according to a study.
Researchers said it was the first known
Foodborne illness costs Australia almost AUD $2.5 billion annually, according to updated estimates.
Figures show the scale of the problem is $2.44 billion (U.S. $1.58 billion)
The main risk factor for Campylobacter infection in Australia is eating chicken meat, according to a recently published study.
Researchers recruited confirmed cases of campylobacteriosis reported to some health departments
Researchers have detailed the first widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry in Australia.
Between May and August 2020, an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infection was investigated. In total, 38
Australia’s food safety report card for the past 12 months is “mixed,” according to the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC).
There was a decline in reported Salmonella infections and
Undeclared allergens accounted for almost half of Australian food recalls in 2021, according to FSANZ data.
Figures from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) show 38 of the 80 recalls
The Nutricia company has spoken out after Cronobacter was found during Australian testing of infant formula made in Europe.
A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp.
Nutricia infant formula has been found to contain Cronobacter after testing in Australia.
A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp. during testing at the border by
Australian officials are seeking views on whether to allow a processing aid from a U.S. company to be used to reduce microorganisms in raw poultry.
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Food safety advice has been offered following several floods in eastern Australia in the past few weeks.
Flooding and heavy rain in Queensland and New South Wales has caused power
Researchers have called for more focus on Vibrio infections in Australia because of the potential impact of climate factors and a growing industry.
Australia currently produces almost 8,900 tons
Australian regulators have opened a comment period on proposed new food safety management standards for foodservice operators and retail businesses.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s preferred approach is
