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Failing Food Report – April 2024

This report lists food that has recently failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).

Data for the fails in this report and previous reports are available from this link - Imported Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports - Dataset - data.gov.au

Food tests

We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer 100% of risk food imports until a history of compliance is established.

We randomly refer 5% of surveillance food imports. We test for compliance to certain standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and to verify safety.

If surveillance food fails a test, we apply a holding order. To achieve this, we apply a holding order to the non-compliant food from the particular overseas producer. This administrative instrument flags the food for increased testing. We do this until the overseas producer reaches a history of compliance. See a list of published holding orders.

'HO number' indicates a new holding order was issued for the failed surveillance food.

'HO match' indicates the fail was against an existing holding order.

'Risk' indicates that the fail was for a risk food. Future consignments of failed risk food are automatically referred for increased testing and therefore a holding order is not issued.

This table lists test results of non-compliant food we’ve detected.
Date of failProduct descriptionCountry of originProducer nameTest applied / reason for failResults / UnitsReference criteriaFood category
2/04/2024Sichuan fish fillet with pickled mustardChinaSynear Food Co., Ltd.Fluoroquinolones Enrofloxacin not permitted in this food0.006 mg/kgFSC 1.4.2Surveillance – HO number 19094
2/04/2024Black fish filletChinaAnjoy Food Group Co LtdFluoroquinolones Enrofloxacin not permitted in this food0.014 mg/kgFSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO number 19095
2/04/2024Black fish filletChinaHe's Bengbengyu (Foshan) Ecological Fisheries Development Co., Ltd.

Fluoroquinolones

Enrofloxacin not permitted in this food

Sarafloxacin not permitted in this food



0.01 mg/kg

 

0.002 mg/kg

FSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO number 19096
2/04/2024Aviyal vegetable mix IndiaInnovative cuisineFruit & vegetable residue screen

Tebuconazole detected in excess of MRL
0.6 mg/kg
 
FSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO match 18762
3/04/2024Roasted peanutChinaBottler (Jinan) Company LimitedAflatoxin detected in excess of level permitted 0.024 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Risk
5/04/2024Tapioca slicedIndiaKayal ExportsLead detected in excess of level permitted 0.22 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Surveillance - HO match 18592
5/04/2024Tapioca wholeIndiaKayal ExportsLead detected in excess of level permitted 0.26 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Surveillance - HO match 18592
10/04/2024Peanut candy tabletBrazilGeneral Mills Brasil Alimentos LtdaAflatoxin detected in excess of level permitted

0.011 mg/kg

56.1% peanut- 0.015 x 0.561 = 0.008mg/kg (calculated ML)

FSC 1.4.1Risk
11/04/2024Sambhar vegetable mixIndiaInnovative CuisineFruit & vegetable residue screen

Profenofos detected in excess of MRL
0.14 mg/kgFSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO match 18762
11/04/2024Sambhar vegetable mixIndiaInnovative CuisineFruit & vegetable residue screen

Profenofos detected in excess of MRL
0.1 mg/kgFSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO match 18762
11/04/2024Mouth freshener (flavoured pan masala) IndiaLimpio Chem LlpComposition – Prohibited plant Areca catechu (Betel nut) N/AFSC 1.4.4Surveillance - HO match 19090
12/04/2024Lemonade energy drink United States of America3D EnergyComposition - 
Caffeine is greater than 320 mg/L
420 mg/LFSC 2.6.4Surveillance - HO match INC23008
12/04/2024Sour apple spirit coolerSouth AfricaTang Sour AppleComposition - Additive Colour E131 (Patent Blue V) not permitted in this foodN/AFSC 1.3.1Surveillance – HO match 19013
15/04/2024Grain free tortilla sea salt chipsEcuadorKenover Marketing (USA)Hydrocyanic acid detected in excess of level permitted 14 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Risk
15/04/2024Grain free tortilla chips BBQ sweetEcuadorKenover Marketing (USA)Hydrocyanic acid detected in excess of level permitted 12 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Risk
15/04/2024Grain free taco shells cassavaEcuadorKenover Marketing (USA)Hydrocyanic acid detected in excess of level permitted 12 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Risk
15/04/2024Chilli powder – Guntur IndiaSri Durga Imports and ExportsSalmonella detected Detected/125gFSC 1.6.1Risk
17/04/2024Frozen catfishThailandSethachon Co Ltd (Establishment 1079)Fluoroquinolones  
Ciprofloxacin not permitted in this food.
0.004 mg/kgFSC 1.4.2Surveillance - HO match 17849
17/04/2024Almond jellyTaiwanKing Lucky Food Ind, CorpComposition - Additive Sodium Metabisulphite not permitted in this food.N/AFSC 1.3.1Surveillance – HO number 19132
17/04/2024Energy drinkThailandT.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.Composition - 
Caffeine is greater than 320 mg/L

Additive inositol and Vitamin B6 in excess of levels permitted
350 mg/LFSC 2.6.4Surveillance – HO number 19140
22/04/2024Non roasted vermicelliIndiaBambino Agro Industries Ltd.Composition - Vitamin B12 not permitted in this food FSC 1.3.2Surveillance – HO number 19138
22/04/2024Chilli powder - KashmiriIndiaAaswad FoodsSalmonella detected Detected/125gFSC 1.6.1Risk 
23/04/2024Chilli powder - KashmiriIndiaSynthite Industries LimitedSalmonella detected Detected/125gFSC 1.6.1Risk 
24/04/2024Sesame & peanut pasteChinaGuangzhou Jianhuanhang Trading Co. LtdAflatoxin detected in excess of level permitted0.016 mg/kgFSC 1.4.1Risk 
30/04/2024Spicy arkshell (clam) meatKoreaYeosu SaegomakEscherichia coli detected in excess of levels permitted2.3, 9.3, 46, 46, 24, MPN/gFSC 1.6.1Risk 

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