Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Dec 2022

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Dec 2022

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds

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

By News Desk

/ 16 Dec 2022

Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

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

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year

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)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Oct 2022

Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year

Allergens still dominate but recalls drop in Australia

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

By News Desk

/ 27 May 2022

Allergens still dominate but recalls drop in Australia

Australia considering U.S. firm’s processing aid application

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. Food Standards Australia New

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 Mar 2022

Australia considering U.S. firm’s processing aid application

Report finds food testing policies different between countries

There are various approaches to food sampling in four nations, including the United States, as shown in a report published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Campden BRI reviewed food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Feb 2022

Report finds food testing policies different between countries

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

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

By News Desk

/ 16 Feb 2022

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

Imported food and foodborne illness are among the top concerns for consumers, according to a survey in Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Adelaide to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Jan 2022

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

FSANZ gets grant for food safety forum; consults on produce rules

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been given a grant to create an international food safety forum. The almost AU $500,000 (U.S. $363,000) award was announced

By News Desk

/ 24 Nov 2021

FSANZ gets grant for food safety forum; consults on produce rules

Australian hepatitis A cases from imported dates match UK outbreak strain

Australian officials have reported three hepatitis A infections linked to dates imported from Jordan. The strain is identical to the one that caused an outbreak of hepatitis A in the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Aug 2021

Australian hepatitis A cases from imported dates match UK outbreak strain

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Cause of illnesses from spinach in Australia identified; Costco among stores that received product

Contaminated fresh spinach poisons 50 in Australia

Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year

Allergens still dominate but recalls drop in Australia

Australia considering U.S. firm’s processing aid application

Report finds food testing policies different between countries

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

FSANZ gets grant for food safety forum; consults on produce rules

Australian hepatitis A cases from imported dates match UK outbreak strain

Your Support Protects Public Health