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The Australian
31-07-2025
- The Australian
Virgin Australia wins approval to carry pets on flights
In an Australian first your flight is set to soon become a little bit furrier with the regulatory green light flashing to bring one small pet dog or cat on Virgin Australia domestic flights. A previous regulatory loophole that classed aeroplanes as restaurants, prohibited food and drink from being served when pet cats and dogs were present in the cabin. However last month Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) approved Virgin's amendment to allow for pets. 'We assessed the microbiological food safety risks and found that, with appropriate risk management controls in place, the presence of pet cats and dogs in aircraft cabins presents a low risk to passengers,' a FSANZ statement read. Virgin Australia wants to become the country's first airline to operate domestic flights with pets in the cabin from next year. Pic Alex Coppel 'The amendment to the Code gives airlines operating in Australia and serving food in-flight the discretion to allow pet cats and dogs in aircraft cabins, provided all relevant food safety requirements are met.' The service is expected to launch by the end of this year. Two rows will be designated on select flights for flyers travelling with pets. Pets will be required to fit within a pet carrier which with the pet in it must weigh less than 8 kgs and fit under the plane seat in front. A Virgin spokesperson said they were 'excited to have reached an important milestone' in the journey to offering a pets in cabin service. Brisbane food and travel influencer Jacqui Toumbas and Basil, who are waiting eagerly for Virgin Australia to allow pets in the cabin on domestic flights. Picture: Callie Marshall 'With this approval now in place, we are a step closer to welcoming pets on board select Virgin Australia flights, and we look forward to sharing more details with travellers about our trial flights in the coming months.' In Australia, major carriers have never allowed leisure travel with pets before. Travellers will need to book the pets trip in advance through Virgin's Guest Contact Centre and animals will need to stay inside their carrier for the duration of the flight. Despite the amendment the ultimate authority to permit animals on a specific flight remains with the pilot in command. According to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), pilots are accountable for the safety of all on-board and hold wide-ranging authority over passengers and cargo. The ambiguity in the rules effectively grants captains the discretion to decline pets on a case-by-case basis including the ability to refuse the transport of animals – even certified assistance animals – in exceptional circumstances where safety or flight operations may be compromised. Read related topics: Virgin Australia Robert White Cadet Robert got his start as an Editorial Assistant at the Daily Telegraph in 2024 before entering the Newscorp cadet program. With a background in history and law Robert has a passion for politics and crime reporting as well as telling meaningful stories. @white_robb73416 Robert White
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Coles recall popular product after it was contaminated by cancer-causing chemicals
Coles ' own-brand peanut butter has been urgently recalled after it was contaminated by liver cancer-causing chemicals. The 1kg tubs of both the smooth and crunchy Coles Peanut Butter, marked with the date February 5, 2027, have been sold across Australia in supermarkets and online. But on Monday, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued a warning that people 'should not eat this product.'. The watchdog said there was an issue with biotoxin (aflatoxin) contamination. 'Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness/injury if consumed,' the notice said. 'Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund.' 'Aflatoxins are poisonous and liver cancer-causing chemicals that are produced by certain moulds which grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, grains, oilseeds and tree nuts,' Food Standards said in 2023. If it contaminates food, it can cause liver cancer. Aflatoxin is also a regulated toxin in animal feed globally because it can poison animals if they eat enough. The recall notices said that anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care. Anyone seeking further information has been urged to contact Coles Supermarket.
Sky News AU
30-06-2025
- Health
- Sky News AU
Coles peanut butter recall after cancer-causing toxin found
Coles has issued a major product recall after two of its home-brand peanut butter products were found to be contaminated with a toxin. Coles Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Coles Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg jars sold between the of May and June this year have been recalled nationally due to aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin is a biotoxin that can cause injury or illness if consumed. It comes from a family of toxins that is found on crops including corn and peanuts. Exposure to aflatoxins has been associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. Food Standards has warned consumers not to eat the product and to return it to their place of purchase. Customers should beware of any product with the best before date of 5 February 2027. Anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Anyone who bought the peanut butter products can return the jars to any Coles supermarket for a full refund, online customers can contact Coles Online Customer Care. Coles apologised to customers 'for any inconvenience'. Originally published as Coles recalls two peanut butter products sold in the past two months over toxin contamination
NDTV
28-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Viral Dubai Chocolate Pulled From Shelves Over Undeclared Allergens
A viral Dubai chocolate has been urgently recalled in Australia for failing to declare several allergens on its packaging properly. The product, labelled Choco Bliss, went viral on TikTok earlier this year for its sweet kadayif and pistachio filling. According to the Food Standards website, the chocolate may contain undeclared traces of pistachio, milk, sesame seeds, and wheat. These ingredients could pose serious risks to people with allergies. As a result, the product has been recalled from the regional market. 'Any consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed, or wheat allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,' New York Post quoted the recall in a report on Friday. 'Consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed, or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,' the recall read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brisbane Food / Events & More (@brisbanefood) The recall applies to all Dubai chocolates with expiry dates up to and including January 2026. Shoppers will be able to return the recalled Dubai chocolate to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to The recall notice also warned that anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The Dubai chocolate bar is a creamy, crunchy treat that has gone viral, particularly among TikTok users. It features crispy kadayif (shredded phyllo dough), rich pistachio cream, and smooth milk or dark chocolate. Inspired by Middle Eastern desserts, it blends textures and flavours and has been around since 2021. According to the brand's Instagram page, the viral Dubai chocolate bar is sold through the brand's own retail outlets in at least five locations across Queensland: Westfield North Lakes, Westfield Chermside, Westfield Mt Gravatt, Westfield Carindale, and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. It's also available at other retail outlets and can be ordered through Uber Eats and various online platforms. According to some reports, the Dubai chocolate bar is priced at around 49.50 AED (Emirati Dirhams), which is equivalent to over Rs 1,000.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dessert that went viral is pulled from Aussie shelves after potentially dangerous ingredients weren't declared
A popular chocolate that went viral on TikTok has been urgently pulled from Aussie shelves over concerns it failed to declare potentially dangerous allergens. Choco Bliss has recalled its pistachio-filled Dubai Chocolate bars from stores across Queensland after failing to properly reveal allergens on the label. The brand operates stores in four Brisbane Westfield centres as well as separate locations in Indooroopilly and Maroochydore. The recall affects all Dubai Chocolate bars with expiry dates up to and including January 2026. Dubai Chocolate is one of several Choco Bliss flavours that went viral on TikTok over the past year, known for their rich, United Arab Emirates-inspired fillings. Other popular varieties include the Konafah milk chocolate and Tiramisu white chocolate bars. According to a Food Standards recall notice, the product did not declare the presence of pistachio, milk, sesame seeds, and wheat - all of which can trigger reactions in people with allergies or intolerances. Food Standards advised consumers to return the bar for a full refund and warned those with allergies or intolerances not to eat it. 'Consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,' it said. 'Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.' Choco Bliss shared the recall on social media and said it would update the label on the affected bar.
