Food recalls: All the products pulled from shelves in 2021
UPDATED: From glass reportedly found in onions to potential salmonella in coleslaw, these are the 20 products pulled from supermarket shelves in 2021.
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Food Standards is removing a growing number of products from our shelves for safety reasons - with 34 recalls already this year.
The average number of products recalled by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been steadily increasing since 2011 when there were 67 recalls.
By 2014 the number was 76, then 81 in 2015 before a slight dip.
In 2018 it topped 100 before 109 in 2020.
FSANZ coordinates food recalls on a national level on behalf of state and territory food enforcement agencies.
The national food authority said an increase in the number of food recalls was due to more regulatory oversight, improved self-monitoring by food businesses and increased consumer vigilance.
It said most recalls are precautionary and initiated by food businesses to ensure that potentially unsafe food is removed from distribution and sale.
Undeclared allergens were the most common reasons for food recalls last year with 51 out of 109 recorded. It was followed by microbial contamination which made up 29 recalls and foreign matter at 11.
From glass reportedly found in onions to fears of salmonella in coleslaw, here’s the full list of items that have been recalled in the state this year.
Meraki Shiraz 2020 Vintage
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: June 22, 2021
Zilzie Wines Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Meraki Shiraz 2020 Vintage (750ml). The product has been available for sale in Liquor Stax outlets, which are a collective of independent outlets in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA. The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (glass) from a packaging fault.
Back to Basics Green Curry Kale Chips
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: June 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the item due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (cashews).
Eat Real Corn Puffs
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date of alert: June 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the quinoa corn puffs white cheddar in the 40g and 113g sizes, as well as the quinoa and kale corn puffs jalapeño and cheddar in the 40g and 113g sizes due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Community Co Cookies and Cream Ice-cream
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: June 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product in the 1L size due to the potential presence of rubber.
Pandan Cake DHN Trading Import and Export
Country of origin: Philippines
Date of alert: May 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to potential for an “increase in moisture which may lead to microbial growth.”
Yummy Snack Food fruits and nut mixes
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: May 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to the presence of undeclared allergens (soy and wheat).
Plant Asia Vegan Ribs with Plum Sauce
Country of origin: Malaysia
Date of alert: May 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to an undeclared allergen (egg).
Bondi Protein Co Vegan Protein Bar
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: April 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to an undeclared allergen (peanut).
Naturally Good Super Paleo Breakfast Biscuits
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: April 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to potential for an “increase in moisture which may lead to microbial growth.”
Byron Bay Pizza Co. BBQ Birdie frozen pizza
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: April 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the item due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish).
Preserved Chilli Beancurd Le Couple
Country of origin: China
Date of alert: March 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to “microbial contamination.”
Bright Brewery Pineapple Dream Nitro Milkshake Ale
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: March 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the product due to the potential that alcohol “exceeded” the marked alcohol content and possible can rupture.
Shelby’s Healthy Hedonism Cookies
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: February 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the chocolate chip cookies 120g and double choc hazelnut cookies 120g due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Lauria Specialty Sweets Baked Goods
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: February 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of multiple baked goods (Florentine 190g, Tropicana 190g, Chocolate Almond Horseshoe 190g, Chocolate Almond Bread 190g, White Chocolate Almond Bread 190g, Chocolate Shortbread 190g, Double Choc Bliss 190g, Honeycomb and Caramel Bliss 190g and Strawberry and Cream Bliss 190g) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Diplomat Lemon & Ginger Herbal Infusion Tea
Country of origin: Unknown
Date of alert: February 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the tea from Aldi stores due to “ethylene oxide contamination.”
Nerada Organics Lemon & Ginger Organic Herbal Infusion Tea
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: February 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the products due to “chemical/contaminant (ethylene oxide) contamination.”
Kiss Me Lollipop Chocolate Lollipop
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: February 2021
NSW Food Authority advised the product be recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (eggs).
O’Brien’s Leg Ham
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: January 2021
NSW Food Authority advised a recall of the items due to listeria contamination.
Wang Korea Sweet Rice Pancake Original
Country of origin: South Korea
Date of alert: January 2021
NSW Food Authority advised the product was recalled from Asian grocery stores due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (eggs)
Woolworths Coleslaw
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: January 2021
NSW Food Authority advised the Woolworths Coleslaw in 110g, 2305, 400g and 800, were recalled due to “potential microbial (salmonella) contamination.
Rosella Red Cocktail Onions
Country of origin: Australia
Date of alert: January 2021
NSW Food Authority advised Rosella Red Cocktail Onions 150g were recalled due to “the potential presence of foreign matter (glass)”.
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