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For all media matters please contact:
Alan Valvasori
Public Affairs Manager
Ph: 02 9741 4812
Mob: 0400 400 859
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Ministerial media releases
2009
| 13 November 2009 | New law makes eating out safer PDF version 34 KB |
| 23 October 2009 | NSW leads on energy drink review PDF version 30 KB |
| 9 October 2009 | Backyard butchers get chop PDF version 28 KB |
| 6 October 2009 | Government investigation reveals 77% of energy drinks contain illegal caffeine levels PDF version 34 KB |
| 29 September 2009 | Topless food handlers cop fine PDF version 34 KB |
| 28 September 2009 | Report reveals Aussies pies are safe tuker PDF version 38 KB |
| 16 September 2009 | Summer food warning - traders caught out for storing food at wrong temperatures PDF version 37 KB |
| 7 September 2009 | Filthy bakery fined $60,000 PDF version 32 KB |
| 3 September 2009 | High-caffeine energy drinks get canned PDF version 96 KB |
| 26 August 2009 | Sushi safety best in years PDF version 153 KB |
| 25 August 2009 | 21 new outlets on Food Authority shame list PDF version 41 KB |
| 19 August 2009 | Source of Virgin Blue contaminated food identified PDF Version 27 KB |
| 13 August 2009 | Smallgoods pass safety test PDF version 32 KB |
| 31 July 2009 | Courts fine dirty eateries PDF version (33 KB) |
| 10 June 2009 | Smoking near kitchen & dead cockroach in flour on name and shame list PDF version (27 KB) |
| 28 May 2009 | One in 10 businesses fail food safety inspections PDF version (52 KB) |
| 26 May 2009 | Name & Shame list grows across NSW PDF version (49 KB) |
| 19 May 2009 | Crabs stored in toilet brings name & shame list to 1,000 PDF version (34 KB) |
| 15 May 2009 | Extra protection from foodborne illness for sick and elderly PDF version (40 KB) |
| 5 May 2009 | Cockroach found in bread PDF version (36 KB) |
| 1 May 2009 | Pork is safe to eat PDF version (34 KB |
| 22 April 2009 | Filthy restaurants cop hefty fines PDF version (86 KB) |
| 31 March 2009 | Name and Shame website now easier for consumers as cigarette butt found in a loaf of bread PDF version (31 KB) |
| 26 March 2009 | Tougher food training rules to better protect NSW consumers PDF version (21 KB) |
| 12 March 2009 | Complaint lands KFC outlets with record fine PDF version (34 KB) |
| 16 February 2009 | NSW Government supports intent of meat labelling Bill PDF version (36 KB) |
| 5 February 2009 | Cracks in egg safety knowledge PDF version (29 KB) |
| 23 January 2009 | Scholarships for food safety professionals PDF version (64 KB) |
| 22 January 2009 | Avoid a dose of "barbie belly" this Australia Day PDF version (66 KB) |
| 20 January 2009 | Make lunches cool for school PDF version (65 KB) |
| 12 January 2009 | Cremorne restaurant cops $12,000 fine PDF version (65, KB) |
| 6 January 2009 | Sydney couple fined for worst food poisoning in NSW PDF version (54, KB) |
2008
| 19 December 2008 | Court imposes big fines for dirty eateries PDF version (52, KB) |
| 18 December 2008 | Sushi Warning: Take more care over summer PDF version (63, KB) |
| 16 December 2008 | Food fraud lands big fines for butchers; Macdonald PDF version (51, KB) |
| 11 December 2008 | Food Authority ends investigation into Coogee Bay Hotel food contamination PDF version (51, KB) |
| 9 December 2008 | Bandaid in pizza, outlet added to Name & Shame list PDF version (60, KB) |
| 21 November 2008 | 'Name and shame' website tops one million hits PDF version (55, KB) |
| 18 November 2008 | Experienced leaders for NSW Primary Industries and NSW Food Authority PDF version (56, KB) |
| 12 November 2008 | Shame list grows steadily PDF version (60, KB) |
| 6 November 2008 | Update on Cogee Bay Hotel ice cream contamination allegation PDF version (60, KB) |
| 5 November 2008 | Seafood guidelines to be launched in Chinese and Vietnamese PDF version (57, KB) |
| 2008 年 11 月 5 日 | 中文版和越南语版海鲜食品指南即将发行 PDF version (104, KB) |
| 5 tháng 11, 2008 | Các hýớng dẫn về hải sản sắp công bố bằng tiếng Trung và tiếng Việt PDF version (146, KB) |
| 29 October 2008 |
Update on Coogee Bay Hotel food contamination allegation PDF version (56 KB) |
| 27 October 2008 | NSW Government investigates claims about food safety PDF version (54 KB) |
| 21 October 2008 | 'Restaurant Blitz' now under way across Sydney CBD PDF version (60 KB) |
| 15 October 2008 | Food business fined $60,000 |
| 3 September 2008 | Blitz on Sydney's restaurants |
| 31 August 2008 | NSW Government's "Name and Shame" register reaches 100 mark |
| 29 July 2008 | Food safety survey |
| 23 July 2008 |
Name and Shame website scores 25,000 hits in three weeks |
| 2 July 2008 |
"Dirty Dozen" dodgy food outlets first to be Named and Shamed |
| Record fine for chicken shop owner | |
| Name and Shame laws just weeks away | |
| Record fine for unsafe oysters | |
| Food Crisis Conference to get underway in Sydney today | |
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Butcher fined for illegal preservative in meat and selling fatty sausages |
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| 24 April 2008 | Kebab survey final results |
| Egg producer labelling fine | |
| Name & shame law passed | |
| Good results for gluten labelling | |
| Kebab shop owners put on notice | |
| NSW leads nation on "Name and Shame" legislation | |
| New food safety requirements provide added protection to vulnerable | |
| NSW seafood industry leads on food safety | |
| Update: Vegetable chip/cracker recall Test results prompt warning | |
| Sydney Food retailer ordered to pay $11,970 for illegal mince dosing | |
| Simple tips for safe school lunches | |
| Small fish good for small children |
2007
| Dioxin levels down in some rec species as harbour survey gets underway | |
| All-clear for Bellinger River oyster harvesting | |
| Talking Turkey: New online guide to prevent food poisoning this summer | |
| Food safety convictions double in 12 months | |
| Allergy awareness program to prevent fatal food reactions World Allergy Day | |
| Top five food crimes you can avoid | |
| New Partnership improves food safety in NSW | |
| Authority warns against consumption of cosmetic milk | |
| Listeria - threat to unborn and newly born babies | |
| Central Coast takeaway ordered to pay $15,000 following assault on inspector | |
| Name and Shame register launched to identify dodgy food outlets | |
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Liquor wholesaler fined For bogus booze scam |
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Food Authority urges extra care when handling food during Hunter floods crisis |
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Consumer alert - Salmonella in San Marina smallgoods |
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Name and shame policy to be introduced for food outlets |
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Government acts to help pregnant women avoid dangers of Listeria |
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Shellharbour retailer fined $12,000 for fish substitution rip off |
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Joint operation to tackle illegal oyster scam |
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$7500 fine for illegal use of preservative |
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South coast retailer fined $7500 for fish substitution rip off |
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Iemma Government backs oyster industry: Macdonald |
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Urgent consumer alert - Botulism in nachos warning |
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$3000 fine for illegal use of preservative |
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Good news for sushi lovers in NSW Government study |
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Black market oyster warning following theft at Nambucca |
2006
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Father and son ordered to pay $35,800 for food offences |
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NSW Government urges extra care when preparing holiday feasts |
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Eat your greens! NSW Government makes sure fresh vegies stay safe |
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New dietary advice for anglers is catch of the day |
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State Government urges consumers to avoid black market oysters following second theft from shoalhaven area |
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State Government supports pura milk voluntary recall |
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NSW leading the way on food labelling |
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Accuracy of food labelling |
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Food Authority urges consumers to avoid black market oysters |
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Sydney retailer fined $15,300 for fish substitution rip off |
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Butcher fined $8,600 over potentially unsafe small goods |
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Warm weather means extra care needed in the kitchen |
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Agreement to benefit NSW and NZ |
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Retailer fined $7,500 for fish substitution scam |
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Food Authority urges consumers to avoid black market oysters |
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Western Sydney butcher fined $6000 for illegal use of preservative |
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Guidelines cut red tape and boost safety of food |
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$1.6 million initiative to boost food safety |
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“Zero tolerance” approach to seafood black market |
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FOOD RECALL - Severe allergy risk from undeclared walnuts in Continental 600 gram carrot bar |
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Food manufacturers on notice about the dangers of mislabelling food |
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Senior executive from leading European food agency joins NSW Food Authority |
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Keep school lunches safe: pack a popper |
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NSW Food Authority statement on dioxins |
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Temporary closure of commercial fishing in Sydney Harbour |
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Food Authority develops international safe mercury message |
Authority media releases
2009
| 6 November 2009 |
Don't risk food poisoning - even when on a budget |
| 28 October 2009 |
Independent food safety experts to cut red tape |
| 7 August 2009 |
芝麻酱中含未报关的花生引致的过敏危险 |
| 7 August 2009 |
Allergy risk from undeclared peanut in gingili (sesame) paste |
2008
| 24 December 2008 |
Black market oysters |
| 18 November 2008 |
Exec appointment to share knowledge with UK |
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Beijing food safety |
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| Reward farmers for 'green milk', urge dairy industry leaders | |
| Product contamination: QPS investigation concluded | |
| 20 April 2008 | Food safety leads to healthy babies |
| Deputy chief appointed | |
| Food crisis management conference attracts international experts | |
| 14 March 2008 | Dairy industry tackling climate change threat |
| Expert gives local dairy produce the thumbs-up | |
| 13 January 2008 | Safe food, safe pregnancy |
| Recall of Piranha Vege Crackers |
2007
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Improper use of raw eggs linked to food poisoning |
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| "Name and Shame" campaign moves to second phase |
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