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AU Food Recall API

FSANZ recalls, always current, not whenever someone remembers to look

What it does

Monitors the FSANZ food recall register and returns structured recall records, so a business that stocks, distributes, or sells food products can check for recalls affecting their supply chain without relying on an email subscription or a manual check of the FSANZ website.

Which plan you need

Free. No card required. Batch ABN screening across an active supplier list requires Professional.

Use cases

Data sources

Food Standards Australia New Zealand food recall register, licensed CC BY 4.0, refreshed to match FSANZ's own publication schedule, covering consumer level and trade level recalls including pet food

What you get back

Current and historical recall records with product name, recall reason, hazard type, and affected distribution, category filtering by product type or hazard, recall level as consumer or trade, and a lineage record with FSANZ record ID, publication date, and retrieval timestamp.

Further reading

Frequently asked questions

How quickly are FSANZ food recalls available after they're announced?
New recalls are reflected in the API promptly after FSANZ publishes them.
How do I get Australian food recall alerts via API?
Recall records are retrievable directly from the API, checked against the FSANZ register automatically, rather than relying on an email subscription.
How do supermarkets and distributors automate food recall monitoring?
Recall data can be checked against a business's own product and supplier list programmatically, rather than someone manually cross referencing a public notice.
What data fields are in a FSANZ food recall record?
Product name, recall reason, hazard type, and affected distribution level, consumer or trade.
How do I build a food recall alert into my supplier management system?
Recall records can be queried and matched against a supplier or product database as part of an existing system, rather than requiring a separate manual process.
What are my legal obligations when a product I sell is subject to a FSANZ recall?
Obligations depend on where in the supply chain the business sits and the specific recall notice. This API surfaces the recall itself, it isn't a substitute for legal advice on a specific obligation.
How do I track historical food recall data for due diligence on a food supplier?
Historical recall records are retrievable the same way as current ones, which supports building a recall history for a specific supplier over time.
Can I filter FSANZ recalls by product category or hazard type via API?
Yes, recalls can be filtered by product category or hazard type directly.
How do food retailers demonstrate food safety compliance to FSANZ auditors?
A logged record of recall checks run against a supplier or product list is evidence of an active monitoring process, distinct from being able to show compliance with a specific recall's remediation steps.
What is the difference between a consumer level and a trade level food recall in Australia?
A consumer level recall is aimed at the public, a trade level recall is directed at businesses in the supply chain rather than end consumers. The API returns which level applies to each record.
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