Food Risk Management

Food Recall

Gaganis Bros Imported Food Wholesalers Pty Ltd together with other businesses responsible for their brands and products, is conducting a coordinated recall of poppy seed, including Premium Australian Poppy Seed (all Best Before dates from 1 September 2023 up to and including 8 November 2023, July 2024 & October 2024.) due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe or unsuitable poppy seeds entering the food supply, which has been outside the control of Gaganis.

The Gaganis products have been available for sale at independent food retailers, online, and direct from Gaganis in SA.

Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed. Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds.

Consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of purchase for a full refund and safe disposal.

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information see our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Gaganis-Premium-Australian-Poppy-Seed.aspx

Food Recall

Hoyts Food Manufacturing Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its poppy seeds, sachet packet and PET jar (Batch Codes: 28622, 29322, 29822 & 29922) due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply.

The products have been available for sale at Coles & Woolworths nationally.

Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed.

Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds.

Consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of purchase for a full refund and safe disposal. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information, please see our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Hoyts-Poppy-Seeds.aspx

Food Recall

East West Foods Wholesale Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Poppy Seeds 1kg (Best Before 22/07/24) due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply.

The product has been available for sale at Whole + Some Shop in Adelaide SA & Indian Spice Bazaar in Woodville Gardens SA.

Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed. Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds.

Consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of purchase for a full refund and safe disposal. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information, please see our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Poppy-seeds.aspx

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🚨 Food Recall Alert🚨

The Smith's Snackfood Company is recalling their Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g and 170g (Best Before 15 Jan 23) due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic pieces).

The products have been available for sale at retail outlets in NSW and QLD.
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Consumers should not eat these products. If consumers have these products, please contact ​The Smith’s Snackfood Company ​to organise a refund.

For further information, see our website:https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Smith's-Crinkle-Cut-Salt-&-Vinegar-Chips-45g,-90g,-170g.aspx

Food Recall Alert

ALDI is recalling their Sprinters Crinkle Cut Multi Pack Chips (Best Before 01 JAN 2023) due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic pieces). The product has been available for sale at all ALDI Stores.

Consumers should not eat this product and return it to any ALDI store for a full refund.

For further information, see our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/ALDI-Sprinters-Crinkle-Cut-Multi-Pack-Chips.aspx
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Genobile Saba Australia is recalling their Premium Salami Pizza,
Premium Margherita Pizza, Premium Garlic Pizza, and Premium Pomodoro Pizza (various sizes, use by 11/10/2023) due to non-compliant labelling (incorrect use by date).

This product has been for sale at Coles Nationally.

While the product is currently safe to eat, customers should not consume these products beyond 11/10/2022. Customers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

See the full recall notice on our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Genoile-Saba-Australia-pizzas.aspx

Ballistic Beer Co is recalling their Hawaiian Haze Pale Ale, Hawaiian Haze IPA and Reef Pale Ale 375ml cans (various best before dates) due to risk of secondary ferment.

The product has been available for sale at Liquorland in QLD & NSW, Vintage Cellars in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, NT & TAS, independent liquor retailers in NSW, QLD, SA & VIC and First Choice, Dan Murphy’s and BWS nationally.

Consumers should not open or consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information visit our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Ballistic-Beer-Co.-beers.aspx

📢 Allergen Alert 📢

Fine Food Holdings Pty Ltd is recalling their Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g (Best Before 28 March 2023 W1) due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens (wheat and gluten).

Consumers who have a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers, including IGA in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC and SA.

For more information about this recall, visit our website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Crispbic-Wafer-Bics-Gluten-Free.aspx

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⚠️ UPDATED FOOD RECALL ⚠️

Ferrero Australia is recalling various Kinder chocolate products due to microbial contamination. The products being recalled are:

Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g)
Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g, 270g & 750g
Kinder Surprise Maxi (Miraculous) 100g
Kinder Surprise Maxi (Natoons) 100g
Kinder Surprise Xmas Maxi (Disney Frozen 2021) 100g
Kinder Surprise Xmas Maxi (2021) 100g
Kinder Maxi Xmas Mix with Plush (2021) 133g
Kinder Xmas Happy Moments Ballotin (2021) 190g

The products have been for sale at nationally at Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, Big W, independent food retailers including IGA and petrol stations, and online.

Consumers should not eat this product and can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For more information about the recall, see the food recall notice: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Kinder-chocolate-products-.aspx