Safe Food Australia

04/09/2026

Food Recall Alert - Bottega 1995 - Brie Mon Sire

Bottega 1995 are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Foodland Brighton in SA.

Date Marking: Best Before 13/10/2026

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

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

03/09/2026

NSW has 20 events of H5 bird flu.

These event detections have mostly been in the South Coast area of NSW, in greater crested terns.

There are new events in greater crested terns at Callala Bay, Port Kembla and Warriewood, and in a Hutton's Shearwater in Corindi, near Coffs Harbour.

For details on event locations go to www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data

Remember to avoid contact. Record what you see. Report multiple sick or dead birds or other animals via the online form https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/23970

26/08/2026

🐝 Queensland beekeepers — your hive numbers matter!

We’re encouraging all Queensland beekeepers to make sure your hive numbers and any hive losses are accurately updated with Biosecurity Queensland.

Why is this important? Reported hive loss data helps build a clearer picture of what’s happening across the Queensland beekeeping industry. This information can help inform Government response, resource allocation and potential biosecurity interventions.

📋 Please take a moment to check that your records are up to date and report any hive losses.
🔗https://biosecurityregistration.dpi.qld.gov.au/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2Fprofile

Not registered yet? Registration is free if you have fewer than 50 hives. You can register and update your details through Biosecurity Queensland.
🔗https://biosecurityregistration.dpi.qld.gov.au/register-new-account/

Every report helps provide a more accurate picture of the challenges facing our industry — and supports informed action when it’s needed most.

🐝 Your data. Your industry. Your voice.

26/08/2026

The owner of Soul Gourmet in Lindfield was recently convicted for failing to maintain the food premises to the required standard of cleanliness. Ku-ring-gai Council issued the business owner a $660 penalty notice for the offence in October last year, and the owner elected to take it to court. In court in June, he pleaded guilty to the offence. The court imposed a $660 penalty and ordered the owner to pay $500 in council's legal costs. For details, see: www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/prosecutions/soul-gourmet

25/08/2026

Find out which food businesses have allegedly breached food safety laws in NSW on the NSW Government’s name and shame register:
• 21 premises added this week
• 14 premises removed (publication period expired).
See: www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/offences/penalty-notices/week

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

As NSW continues its response to H5 bird flu, now is the time to review your biosecurity practices and help protect your backyard birds.

Good biosecurity is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of disease in your flock:

🐓 Keep feed and water sources away from wild birds
🦆 Prevent contact between wild and domestic birds using netting or fencing
🦃 Clean and disinfect bird housing, feeders and drinkers regularly
🐤 Quarantine new birds before introducing them to your flock
🐭 Store feed securely to prevent contamination from pests

Know the signs of H5 bird flu:

• Sudden death
• Lethargy or reduced activity
• Swelling around the head and neck
• Coughing or nasal discharge
• A sudden drop in egg production

If you notice any signs of disease or unexplained deaths in your birds, report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Protect your flock. Protect NSW's bird health.

For more information, visit: https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/avian-influenza/about-avian-influenza-and-the-risk-to-nsw

18/08/2026

Help protect NSW’s wildlife this migration season.

Each year, short-tailed shearwaters (mutton-birds) travel thousands of kilometres from the northern Pacific to breed in south-eastern Australia.

During this migration, some birds may become exhausted and die from the stresses of the journey. Large numbers of dead shearwaters, known as 'wrecks', can be a natural part of migration.

While some seasonal mortality is expected, ongoing surveillance remains important following recent detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds in Australia.

Public reporting is a critical part of surveillance efforts and supports early detection and response activities.

As migratory seabirds return to our coastline, stay vigilant and report any sick or dead wild birds or wildlife.

If you see sick or dead birds or wildlife:

✅ Avoid contact

✅ Record what you see

✅Report sick or dead birds or other animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

For more information, including what to look out for, visit https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/avian-influenza/about-avian-influenza-and-the-risk-to-nsw

18/08/2026

📢 Inner West food businesses, this FREE event is for you!
Learn more about relevant food safety laws from the experts, including how to:
- prevent foodborne illness
- handle allergens safely
- effectively clean, sanitise and hand wash.
📅 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/ris2026-innerwest-council
Inner West Council

17/08/2026

This National Science Week, we're recognising the scientists and specialists who help turn evidence into food standards.

What does food science actually look like?

It often isn't a lab coat and microscope.

It can involve reviewing scientific evidence, assessing food safety risks, analysing data and consulting experts from around the world.

At FSANZ, we assess the latest available science, undertake rigorous risk analysis and consult with a wide range of stakeholders to develop or amend food standards. This helps ensure that the decisions around food standards are informed by research and evidence, transparent and open to public and stakeholder input.

Read more on the FSANZ website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/news/national-science-week-science-behind-your-food-standards