NSW Food Authority

There is no way to tell just by looking at an egg whether it contains salmonella bacteria.
To minimise the risk, cook eggs until the white is completely firm and the yolk begins to thicken.
Learn more about egg safety at foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/special-care-foods/eggs-enjoy-safely

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 19 premises added this week
- 11 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

When was the last time your fridge had a clean out? Could it be time for a spring clean?

Just remember to keep food cold while you’re cleaning the fridge with the door open, and to allow time for it to return to 5°C or below afterwards.

Stuck for ideas for Father’s Day this Sunday? Consider giving Dad tools that help keep the whole family safe from foodborne illness.

More food safety advice: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/food-at-home

🙌 A wheely BIG thank you to all the outstanding Meals on Wheels volunteers who ensure older Aussies remain nourished and safe at home every day.

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 18 premises added this week
- 9 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

The fridge factor – keep it cool!

❄️ When preparing meals don’t open fridge doors too often or leave them open for long.

❄️ Give the fridge time to recover its temperature after cleaning and loading shopping by keeping the doors closed for up to 2 hours.

ℹ️ Learn more about what goes on behind closed doors: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/about-us/science/science-in-focus/home-fridge-temperatures

Animals aren’t allowed inside any NSW food business unless they’re an assistance animal, as they can contaminate food with pathogens, insects, and their fur and p**p.

Under the national Food Standards Code, only pet dogs are allowed in outdoor dining areas – and it’s at the discretion of the business.

Learn more: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/retail/animals-food-premises

Recall: Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur 750ml and 50ml

Product information:

Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur 750ml and 50ml. This recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen listed below (sesame). The products have been available for sale nationally at Dan Murphy’s, BWS, independent liquor retailers including IGA, and on-premise outlets.

Date markings: All batches are affected.

Problem: The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (sesame).

Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a sesame allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.

What to do: Consumers who have a sesame allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd
1300 363 153
https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en/locations/australia

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/screwball-peanut-butter-whiskey-flavoured-liqueur-750ml-and-50ml

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 30 premises added this week
- 5 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

🥔 Fun facts for National Potato Day? Yes please! 🥔

Selling food prepared or stored at home is still considered a food business – with requirements to be met?
Read our home-based business webpage to learn more: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/retail/home-based-mixed-businesses

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 43 premises added this week
- 7 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

🥼🧬 Hooray for science - it's National Science Week! Science is so important to everything food - from helping growers and manufacturers improve their processes, to cooking food safely (and deliciously), to saving lives by preventing foodborne illness through whole genome sequencing.

Check out some of our science team’s studies here: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/about-us/science

Buying food online can be a risky business.

To learn more, see the ACCC’s ‘Checking a business is genuine’ page: accc.gov.au/consumers/stay-protected/checking-a-business-is-genuine

And remember, Tik Tok and other social media are not great sources of scientific info – but as the food safety regulator in NSW, our website is. Head to foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer for more.

Recall: Calbee Harvest Snaps Baked Pea Crisps - Original Salted and Salt & Vinegar

Product information:

Calbee Australia is conducting a recall of:

• Harvest Snaps Baked Pea Crisps Original Salted – 120g, 200g, 230g, 5 x 18g and 50 x 18g
• Harvest Snaps Baked Pea Crisps Salt & Vinegar – 120g and 230g.

The products have been available for sale in Australia since 6 June 2024, at Coles, Woolworths, Costco, and independent retailers, including IGA, nationally. They were also available at ALDI stores in QLD, Drakes in SA, and statewide independent wholesalers in TAS. Additionally, the product was sold nationally at petrol and convenience outlets, including 7-Eleven, and online via Amazon.

Date markings: Best Before: 25/01/2025, 26/01/2025 and 29/01/2025.

Problem: The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared Soy allergen.

Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a soy allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if consumed.

What to do: Consumers who have a soy allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:
Calbee Australia
1800 225 233
www.calbee.com.au

See: https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/calbee-harvest-snaps-baked-pea-crisps-original-salted-and-salt-vinegar

Recall UPDATE: Paradise Beach Purveyors Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g

*Updated 6 August 2024 to include an additional use by date: Use By 14 OCT 2024*

Product information:

Paradise Beach Purveyors is conducting a recall of Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g. The product has been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW. The product was also available for sale at Harris Farm Markets in NSW, ACT and QLD.

Date marking: Use By 07 OCT 2024 and 14 OCT 2024

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

Food safety hazard: Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What to do: Consumers should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Paradise Beach Purveyors
0413 316 709
www.paradisebeachpurveyors.com.au

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/updated-paradise-beach-purveyors-smoked-trout-and-chive-dip-150g

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 24 premises added this week
- 14 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

Recall: Gippsland Jersey Unhomogenised Jersey Milk 750ml and 2L

Product information: Gippsland Jersey Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of:

• Unhomogenised Jersey Milk 750ml – sold at independent health food stores in NSW and independent retailers including Richies IGA Paynesville in VIC
• Unhomogenised Jersey Milk 2L – sold at an independent health food store in Cooma NSW.

Date markings: Use By 13/08/24

Problem: The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard: Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What to do: Consumers should not consume these products. Consumers 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:
Gippsland Jersey Pty Ltd
0412359713
http:/gippslandjersey.com.au/

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/gippsland-jersey-unhomogenised-jersey-milk-750ml-and-2l

We’ll be in Dubbo speaking with local food businesses next month at our retail information session.

If you run a Dubvegas food business, come along!

📅 Tuesday 17 September, 9am-12:30pm

ℹ️️ Register now via eventbrite.com.au/e/retail-and-food-service-information-session-dubbo-regional-council-tickets-907980974537?aff=oddtdtcreator

Recall: Paradise Beach Purveyors Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g

Product information:

Paradise Beach Purveyors is conducting a recall of Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g. The product has been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW. The product was also available for sale at Harris Farm Markets in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

Date marking: Use By 07 OCT 2024

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

Food safety hazard: Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What to do: Consumers should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Paradise Beach Purveyors
0413 316 709
www.paradisebeachpurveyors.com.au

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/recall-paradise-beach-purveyors-smoked-trout-and-chive-dip-150g

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 38 premises added this week
- 6 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

Recall: McCain Imported Frozen Products

Product information:
Parsram Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of McCain imported frozen products. The products have been available for sale at Indian Grocery Stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC and SA.

Products:
• McCain Aloo Tikki 400g and 1.5kg
• McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Pops 1.5kg
• McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Bites 420g
• McCain Masala Fries 420g and 1.5kg
• McCain Popular Veggie Burger Patty 1.2kg
• McCain Veggie Burger Patty 360g
• McCain Veggie Fingers 400g
• McCain Veggie Nuggets 325g

Date markings: All expiry dates up to and including 22/08/2025.

Problem: The recall is due to potential chemical (ethylene oxide) contamination.

Food safety hazard: Food products containing ethylene oxide may cause illness/injury if consumed.

What to do: Consumers should not eat the products. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any concerned consumers should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd
1800 000 422

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/mccain-imported-frozen-products

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 22 premises added this week
- 2 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

Chopping board grooves, uncooked egg, warm meat sandwiches, fridge door seals, and sick people’s hands, may all be harbouring food poisoning culprits. Learn more about food poisoning 👉 foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/food-poisoning/foodborne-illness-pathogens

Recall: Farmwood Chicken Breast T-Rex Bites 1kg

Product information:
Aldi Stores is conducting a recall of Farmwood Chicken Breast T-Rex Bites 1kg. The product has been available for sale at Aldi Stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, WA and VIC.

Date marking: All date codes and batches.

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

Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.

What to do: Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to Aldi for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
ALDI Food Recall Hotline 1800 709 993

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/aldi-stores-farmwood-chicken-breast-t-rex-bites-1kg

The immune system weakens with age, so older folks need to be more aware of riskier food choices.

Our 'Food risk and you' brochure outlines the common food risks – and how to avoid them:

📄 foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-09/Food-risk-and-you.pdf

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW:

- 16 premises added this week
- 13 premises removed (publication period expired).

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

Recall: Journeyman Shiraz 2021 750ml

Product information:

Brand New Vintage is conducting a recall of Journeyman Shiraz 2021 750ml. The product has been available for sale at Cellarbrations, Bottle O and independent retailers including IGA Liquor in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and WA.

Date Marking: Lot ID: L123214

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.

What to do: Consumers who have a sulphites allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
[email protected]

See: foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/