Food Safety Information Council (Australia)

31/05/2026

We’ve just released a report card on Aussies food safety behaviour in the lead up to (and the results don’t look good) https://bit.ly/4vo5Ptl

In the lead up to World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2026, and during Australian Food Science and Technology Week 1 to 7 June 2026, the Food Safety Information Council has released its latest report card on Aussie consumers’ food safety behaviour. The council’s CEO, Lydia Buchtmann, said the role o...

29/05/2026

Just one comment on this : eeeew

Inspectors found animal blood dripping onto bread, rodent faeces on food and spreading mould at the Albany French Hot Bread Shop, triggering prosecution and $60,000 in penalties for the owners.

20/05/2026

Food Recall Alert - Global Seafood Distributors (Australia) Pty Ltd - Marinara Mix 500g

Global Seafood Distributors (Australia) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product has been available for sale in independent food retailers including IGA in WA, independent food retailers including Supabarn in NSW, and independent food retailers in QLD, VIC and SA.

Date Marking: Best Before 21/09/2027

The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (mussel shell fragments with product).

For more information see:
https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert

19/05/2026

Metallic cake decoration dust recalled after child hospitalised

“We’re looking forward to sleeping in our own bed tonight and spending some much needed quality time as a family,” the boy’s mother said.

18/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! Did you know all our experts are volunteers? Volunteering Australia says new data shows 9.5 million people volunteered in Australia in 2025, in either a formal or informal capacity or both.

13/05/2026

Food Recall Alert - Murray River Smokehouse - Turkey Bacon 150g

Murray River Smokehouse are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in independent food retailers in NSW and VIC.

Date Marking: All use by dates up to and including 28 May 2026.

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert

07/05/2026

Food Recall Alert - Han Yang Import & Export Pty Ltd T/A ByAsia Food - The Han Kitchen Topokki Cup Original - 140g

Han Yang Import & Export Pty Ltd T/A ByAsia Food are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Coles and Woolworths nationally and online. The product has also been available for sale in Asian Grocers in NSW.

Date Marking: Best Before: 03/09/2026

The recall is due to microbial (mould) contamination.

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx

03/05/2026

Our advice on not to take food safety short cuts during the cost of living crisis is out today

The Food Safety Information Council today urged consumers to ensure their health is not compromised by taking food safety ‘short cuts’ during the current high cost of living period. Associate Professor Julian Cox, said that, according to our fellow charity Foodbank, 3.5 million Australian househ...

01/05/2026

Food Recall Alert – Planet Organic Garlic Powder 50g – Certified Organic

Planet Organic are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been sold directly to customers online Nationally since 1st February 2026.

Date Marking: BB 21.01.2029, 12.02.2029, 02.04.2029, 20.04.2029

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut)

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx

30/04/2026

Ennoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria contamination

Food Recall Alert – Concordia Traders (Aust) Pty Ltd - Enoki Mushroom 350g

Concordia Traders (Aust) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above products. The product has been available for sale in Asian grocers in VIC, NSW and SA.

Date Marking: USE BY 24052026

The recall is due to Microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx