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May 17, 2026 · Industry Watch

Allergens Lead Australian Food Recalls

Allergens Lead Australian Food Recalls

Undeclared allergens were the primary cause of food recalls in Australia during 2025.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) coordinated 92 food recalls throughout 2025. This represents a slight decrease from the 95 alerts issued in 2024.

According to a report from Food Safety News, undeclared allergens were the most frequent issue, accounting for 35 of the total recalls. Other significant risks included microbial contamination and foreign objects, which triggered 23 and 22 recalls respectively.

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