A previously recalled batch of poppy seeds in Australia has mistakenly been found in the supply chain and sickened at least one person.
The Coles supermarket chain recalled Royal Fields poppy seeds from stores in
Continue Reading Recalled poppy seeds behind new illness in Australia
Almost half of food recalls in Australia in 2022 were because of undeclared allergens but the amount declined from the previous year.
Data released by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) shows there were 75
Continue Reading Allergen issues continue to dominate Australian recalls
A brand of almond milk behind a case of botulism in Australia was missing storage information, according to investigators.
Inside Out Nutritious Goods has expanded a recall because products are not labeled with instructions to
Continue Reading Almond milk linked to botulism case was missing storage details
An application has been made to amend food irradiation rules in Australia.
The proposal seeks to increase the maximum permitted energy level of machines generating X-rays for irradiating food from 5 to 7.5 megaelectronvolts (MeV) as long
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Investigations into almost 200 foodborne illnesses in Australia after eating a brand of baby spinach have revealed what caused the illnesses.
Riviera Farms said the spinach was contaminated with a weed called thornapple. The scientific name
Continue Reading Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product
A brand of spinach has been recalled in Australia after being linked to more than 50 illnesses.
New South Wales (NSW) Health said there are 47 people in the state who have reported symptoms after
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Almost 40 illnesses have been reported in Australia in people who consumed large amounts of poppy seeds in tea.
Australian food authorities confirmed a batch of poppy seeds not intended for food use and containing
Continue Reading Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds
Poppy seeds not meant for human consumption are behind a number of poisonings in Australia, according to health officials.
Investigators found the non-food grade poppy seeds incorrectly entered the food supply chain. It is not
Continue Reading Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses
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) each year. The largest component is lost productivity because
Continue Reading Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year
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 were because of allergens. Twenty
Continue Reading Allergens still dominate but recalls drop in Australia
