Technical reference
is a direct injury and choking , and also a common cause. FSANZ reports 60 Australian recalls due to foreign matter from 2021 to 2025. The most common types were plastic (19 recalls, 32%), metal (15, 25%) and glass (11, 18%). Three recalls involved more than one type.
Recalls show only what was serious enough to withdraw from sale, so they under-count the problem. Plastic leads the FSANZ list, and it is often the hardest of the three to detect, which makes prevention and maintenance the main control.
gives a commonsense test for suspicion. If glass breaks near exposed food, it is reasonable to suspect the food. If glass breaks well away and checks find none in the food, it may be reasonable to assume it isn't contaminated ( cl. 11 guidance).
Parameters
| Focus | Hard or sharp objects that could cause injury or choking ( §13.2.5) |
|---|---|
| Most common in Australian recalls, 2021 to 2025 | Plastic 32%, metal 25%, glass 18% of 60 recalls (FSANZ) |
| Detection | devices where necessary, such as metal or ( §13.2.5) |
| Breakage | A procedure personnel follow when glass or plastic breaks ( §13.2.5) |
| Suspect food | Held apart and clearly identified until destroyed or shown safe (Australia, cl. 11) |
Records that prove it
- Foreign matter risk assessment, including why a detector is or isn't needed
- Register of glass and brittle items, where used
- Breakage log: what, where, food discarded, area cleared by whom
- Equipment inspection and maintenance records
- Detector checks, rejects and what was done with them
- Complaints and their investigation
CCP or prerequisite?
That depends on the for your process. The number, if it has one, belongs to your plan.