Traces of Nitrofurans not a health hazard
Australia and New Zealand have a bi-national, independent statutory authority that develops food standards for composition, labelling and contaminants, including microbiological limits. The standards apply to all foods produced or imported for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
Scientists at FSANZ have analysed the risk associated with trace levels of nitrofurans that may be present in honey imported into Australia. The assessment showed that the health risk is so low that it does not pose a food safety hazard.
According to the FSANZ Fact sheet: Nitrofurans in imported honey and prawns (Australia only), the trace levels of nitrofuran residues found in imported honey into Australia were so low that you could safely eat at least 400,000 times the amount found.
Australia has warned importers that no nitrofuran residues are allowed in honey. However, they have decided not to recall products that may already be in the marketplace.
For more information on the CFIA recalls of honey in Canada visit the CFIA website or call 1-(613) 755-2890
Source: Canadian Honey Council