Australia has a national system for removing from sale,
distribution and consumption foods that may pose a safety hazard
to consumers. Outlined below is how to check what foods have
recently been recalled and how to initiate a recall. If you
suspect a problem with a food product, it should not be eaten
and you should make a complaint to the appropriate authority.
Please refer to Food Safety Fact Sheet 36 – Making a complaint
about a food business, to find the appropriate authority to
which you should direct your complaint. It is a legal
requirement under Chapter 3 of the Food Standards Code for food
manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and importers to have a
written food recall plan. While nearly all recalls are
voluntarily initiated by food businesses, Queensland Health has
the power to order the recall of food. All food recalls must be
notified to Food Standards Australia New Zealand. If a food
business believes it may need to remove a product(s) from sale
or distribution, or notify the public because