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Genetically modified purple tomatoes get green light to be sold in Australia

Purple Bliss tomatoes, which get colour from the genes of snapdragon flowers, could become the first fresh GM food available in Australian stores

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2

New research finds many infant food products make claims that don’t match the main ingredients

From images of fruit to claims of being “sugar-free”, manufacturers of baby and toddler foods try to convince parents their products are a healthy choice, convenient and good for their child’s development.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025

‘That child is not a product’: how IVF big business plays on hope of people desperate for a family

A second embryo bungle in Australia undermines trust in IVF as bioethicists raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest in a system that straddles the boundary between consumer service and healthcare

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

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Monash IVF chief executive resigns after company’s second embryo transplant bungle

Michael Knapp stands down from role as experts call for national regulation of assisted reproductive technology

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025

Not quite medicine, not quite food: how a product like mushroom gummies can fall through the regulatory cracks

Several people across the country have recently been hospitalised after consuming mushroom gummies distributed by Australian brand Uncle Frog and made in the United States. Their reported symptoms included elevated heart rate, nausea, anxiety and hallucinations.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

‘Low sugar’ labels on alcohol are misleading and should be axed, Australian peak health bodies say

Exclusive: ‘All alcohol products increase the risk of cancer, regardless of their sugar or carbohydrate content,’ Cancer Council says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

New food safety standards for leafy greens, melons and berries have small growers worried about their future

There's concern new regulations could potentially price some small-scale growers out of business, but the peak industry group says growers — irrespective of their size — need to commit to food safety.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

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Major supermarkets issue twin recalls amid health alarm

Seafood and pasta will be off the menus in many Australian households after major recalls at Aldi and Woolworths this week.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

More intel on GMOs and gene-edited foods

"What are GMOs and gene-edited foods? And how are they shaping the future of our food systems?"

Salon · May 9, 2023

What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are the concerns? An expert explains

Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods – including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods – that promise to revolutionise the way we eat.

The Conversation · May 7, 2023

Food recall issued after Spring Gully's 'gluten-free' OzeMite spread found to contain gluten

A yeast spread sold at supermarkets in WA and SA is being recalled after the product — Spring Gully's "gluten-free" OzeMite spread — was found to contain gluten.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023

Calls for imported food products to be tested for chemical, after Taiwan recalls noodles by brand also sold in Australia

A move to recall an instant-noodle product in Taiwan has sparked concerns in Australia, with some calling for imported foods to be tested for the same chemical that sparked the scare overseas.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

Ikea issues recall for product sold Australia wide

Swedish retail giant Ikea has issued a recall notice for a cake sold in its stores across Australia, amid fears they might contain metal.

The New Daily · Dec 20, 2022

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The New Daily · Nov 15, 2022

Nationwide recall for pantry staple amid poison fears

Four brands of poppy seeds have been recalled, with Australians being advised to check their kitchens for the hazardous food.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2022

Department admits it has ‘little information’ on pesticide residue in Australian food

In a tender advertisement published in May this year, the agriculture department said it did not have enough data on the environmental and health effects of pesticides

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

How can I reduce my pesticide exposure – and is washing fruit and vegetables enough?

Experts say despite the high use of pesticides in Australian agriculture, the risk from residues in Australian produce is low

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022

Who tests your food for pesticides in Australia?

Australia has some of the highest pesticide use in the western world – yet finding out who tests fruit and vegetables for chemical residue is surprisingly hard

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

Should Australians cut down on charcuterie after French findings on bowel cancer risk?

The compounds of concern in processed meats are found in a range of foods including vegetables

The New Daily · Feb 18, 2022

How sweet it is! Some bottles of wine have more sugar than a glazed donut

Some wines have a high sugar content, but there is no labelling to advise consumers on nutrition. The alcohol lobby is objecting to moves to change that.

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