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Research – FSANZ – Review of microbiological criteria (second stage)

Posted on January 16, 2015 by | Leave a comment

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Review of microbiological criteria (second stage)

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FSANZ has released a consultation paper on the second stage of its review of microbiological limits in the Food Standards Code.

This paper details FSANZ’s approach and guiding principles for the work, including for developing and establishing microbiological criteria, the pathogen/commodity or commodity groups being considered and the proposed priority and timeframe for considering issues.

FSANZ is seeking comments and information from stakeholders on the paper to inform its approach to the review.

Submissions close 27 February 2015.

Read the consultation paper (PDF 672kb) | (word 165kb)

Read about our earlier work in reviewing microbiological limits ​​​

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Australia/New Zealand – Proposal P1017 – Criteria for Listeria monocytogenes – Microbiological Limits for Foods

Posted on May 27, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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This Proposal seeks to update Standard 1.6.1 with regards to criteria for Listeria monocytogenes limits in ready-to-eat foods; aligning with international (Codex) standards, Food Safety and Primary Production and Processing Standards and associated FSANZ guidance material.

Full information and documents from the link above.

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Australia- FSANZ – Sprouts Recall – E.coli

Posted on April 14, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Belmore Bean Factory Pty Ltd has recalled Sprout Garden Alfalfa and Onion Sprouts from the Sydney Markets (Flemington) and fruit and vegetable stores in NSW due to E.coli contamination. Food products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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New Zealand – FSANZ – Call for Review of Limits for Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 8, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Date: 8/11/2013FSANZ

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on a Proposal to review limits for Listeria monocytogenes in the Food Standards Code.

FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said Proposal P1017 was seeking to establish criteria that are based on whether growth of L. monocytogenes can occur in ready-to-eat foods.

“This approach is consistent with L. monocytogenes management internationally,” Mr McCutcheon said.

“It recognises that L. monocytogenes is able to grow to high numbers in some foods and should not be present at detectable levels if the food is to be kept safe. In other foods, where we know the pathogen cannot grow, there is a possibility for occasional low level detections that will not affect the safety of the food.

“The review of the limits for L. monocytogenes is the first stage of a broader review of microbiological limits in the Code.”

The closing date for submissions on Proposal P1017 is 10 January 2014.

More information

Proposal P1017 – Criteria for Listeria monocytogenes – Microbiological Limits for Foods

Read more about the proposal

How to make a submission

FSANZ’s latest notification circular

What is Listeria? – See our consumer advice

Media contact: 0401 714 265 (Australia) or +61 401 714 265 (from New Zealand) or email media@foodstandards.gov.au

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Australia – Recall – Kosher Chicken and Veal – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Melbourne Kosher Meats has recalled Chicken and Veal Wurst from Melbourne Kosher Meats in St Kilda and Meal Mart in Balaclava (Victoria) due to  Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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Australia- Recall Favor Swallow Bean Sauce – Bacillus cereus

Posted on December 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Delin (Australia) Trading Pty Ltd has recalled Favor Swallow Bean Sauce from some Asian supermarkets in Victoria due to microbial contamination (Bacillus cereus). Food products contaminated with Bacillus cereus  may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Australian Recall – Leg Ham – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Mikes Meats Pty Ltd has recalled Prager Leg Ham from Mikes Meats retail stores and some other butchers in the ACT due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. A point of sale notice will be displayed at these stores.Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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Australia -Dried Mint Recall – Salmonella

Posted on August 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Grand Foods has recalled Mint Tr Kuru Nane (Tr) – dried mint from Grand Foods retail outlet in Campbellfield, VIC due to Salmonella contamination. Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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