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Appendix 3A Survey to Measure the Microbiological Safety ofPowdered Infant Formula available for Retail SaleAims and Scope of the InvestigationThe purpose of this survey was to measure the microbiological quality of powdered infant formula available for retailsale. Samples were analysed for Bacillus cereus, Coagulase-positive Staphylococci, Coliforms, Salmonella, and StandardPlate Count (SPC) and reviewed for compliance with microbiological limits. Samples were also reviewed for generallabelling requirements as set out in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).Background to the surveyAlthough breast milk is the best option for feeding babies, infant formulas are a suitable alternative for those whochoose not to or cannot breast feed their child. As infants have poorly developed immune systems, it is essential thatthese infant formulas are of the highest microbiological quality to ensure safety.StandardsStandard 1.6.1 of the Code (Microbiological Limits for Food), sets out the microbiological limits for powdered infantformula products:Food Micro-organism n c m MPowdered infant formula productsPowdered infant formula productswith added lactic acid producingculturesBacillus cereus/g 5 0 100Coagulase-positive Staphylococci/g 5 1 0 10Coliforms/g 5 2
Appendix 3ResultsProduct TypeB. cereusPer gramStaphPer gramColiformsPer gramSalmonellaPer gramSPCPer gramStep 1 from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 400Starter 1 < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Starter infant formula < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Suitable from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 20From 6 months < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 100Suitable from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Infant formula Stage 1 < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 10For infants from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 10From Birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 50For babies at risk of allergy < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Goat – from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Soy – all ages from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Infant formula from birth < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 10Newborn < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 100Progress < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 80Newborn < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Progress < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 20Pre-term formula up to 12 months < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 10For babies with reflux < 100 < 10 < 3 ND < 100For lactose intolerant babies < 100 < 10 < 3 ND 10Discussion of ResultsThe survey results indicated an exceptional level of compliance with Standard 1.6.1 of the Code. 100% of samplesanalysed returned microbiological results within the allowable level for powdered infant formulas.The survey indicated a moderate level of compliance with general labelling requirements as set out in Part 1.2 ofthe Code, with 70% of samples fully complying with requirements.The remaining 30% of samples were non-compliant with Standard 1.2.11 Country of Origin requirements ofthe Code.Follow up ActivitiesA letter was sent to the NSW Food Authority, advising them of six labelling non-compliances in relation to failure toidentify the country of origin as required by Standard 1.2.11 of the Code. The matter is currently under investigation.ConclusionTwenty powdered infant formulas were analysed for Bacillus cereus, Coagulase-positive Staphylococci, Coliforms,Salmonella, and Standard Plate Count (SPC) and reviewed for general labelling compliance. The survey indicated anexceptional level of compliance with microbiological limits, and a moderate level of compliance with general labellingrequirements as set out in the Code.page 49Food Act Report Year ending 30 June 2010
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