Australia Reports Four Chinese Food Imports Failed Safety Standards in May

The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry recently released its updated report on imported food non-compliance for May 2025, identifying four batches of Chinese products that failed safety standards.

1. Processed Pistachio Kernels

   • Date: May 13, 2025
   • Producer: Sun Wing Nuts & Food Co. Ltd.
   • Issue: Aflatoxin levels exceeded limits.
   • Detected Level: 0.068 mg/kg
   • Standard: FSC 1.4.1

2. Frozen Spinach

   • Date: May 20, 2025
   • Producer: Qingdao Huahong Food Co. Ltd.
   • Issue: Excessive levels of bifenthrin (0.02 mg/kg) and triadimefon (0.07 mg/kg).
   • Standard: FSC 1.4.2

3. Frozen Strawberries

   • Date: May 28, 2025
   • Producer: Green Garden Produce (Henan) Co. Ltd.
   • Issue: Procymidone exceeded the allowable limit.
   • Detected Level: 0.04 mg/kg
   • Standard: FSC 1.4.2

4. Roasted Peanuts

   • Date: May 30, 2025
   • Producer: Sichuan Xinhaikunlin Food Co. Ltd.
   • Issue: Aflatoxin levels far surpassed safety thresholds.
   • Detected Level: 0.37 mg/kg
   • Standard: FSC 1.4.1

Australia’s strict Food Standards Code (FSC) ensures the safety and quality of imported food. These violations highlight the need for enhanced monitoring and compliance measures from exporters.