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Significant Seafood Food Safety Contribution Recognised
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 10:27 am | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety acting deputy director-general Mike Inglis says Dr Harwood’s work has made an important contribution to seafood safety in New Zealand and internationally. More >>
Creatine And Creatine Monohydrate Recalled Due To Undeclared Dairy
Friday, 26 June 2026, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The concern with this product is that the label does not warn people who need to avoid milk because of allergies, says New Zealand Food Safety’s acting deputy director-general Mike Inglis. More >>
New Report Highlights Food Safety System At Work
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The 2025 report shows NZFS supported food businesses to conduct 57 consumer-level food recalls. More >>
Pams And Market Kitchen Sauces Recalled Due To Possibly Damaged Glass Jars
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. More >>
New Booklet Gives Science-Backed Food Safety Tips For People With Low Immunity
Friday, 5 June 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Food Safety
“Your immune system fights off harmful bacteria and viruses, so when it’s not as strong as it should be, there’s a higher chance of you getting sick and your illness could be more serious,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Top Tips For Buying Safe Food Online
Friday, 15 May 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“You should be able to easily contact the seller to ask them these questions, and as always if the answer doesn’t feel right, do not buy it,” says Ms Bishop. More >>
Sprout Products Recalled Due To The Possible Presence Of Listeria
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness. More >>
NZ Food Safety Approves New Potato Fungicide And Four Vet Medicines
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Vibrance Premium contains fungicides sedaxane and fludioxonil. It can be used to control black scurf, silver scurf, black dot, gangrene, and fusarium dry rot in potato seed tubers. It also suppresses common scab. More >>
Trans-Tasman Pilot For Manufacturers Of Agric. Chemicals & Veterinary Medicines To Register Products In Both Countries
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) are inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from industry for joint Australia–New Zealand product registrations. More >>
Woolworths Fined $33,000 Over Dunedin Rodent Infestation
Friday, 27 March 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety subsequently worked with Woolworths to improve its processes. More >>
Guidance To Keep People Safe From Life-Threatening Listeriosis
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Food Safety
“Although listeriosis is rare in New Zealand, vulnerable people die of this preventable disease every year, so we want to share some practical steps people can take at home to avoid getting sick,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Emborg Emmentaler Cheese Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Listeria
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The products under recall were identified through routine testing, and NZFS has not received any reports of associated illness. More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin Warning For Canterbury
Friday, 13 March 2026, 10:12 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“NZFS is monitoring shellfish in the region and will notify the public of any changes to the situation,” says NZFS deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Ghiotti Brand Chorizo Velita Recalled Due To Incorrect Date Mark
Friday, 6 March 2026, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The products were imported from Spain and labelled in New Zealand. The products have not been re-exported. They have been removed from stores. More >>
Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Beer Recalled Due To Incorrect Alcohol-Free Labelling
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The affected products are sold at retailers and hospitality businesses nationwide. They have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. More >>
Pams Beef Lasagne Recalled Due To Incorrect Use-By Date
Friday, 27 February 2026, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“The concern with this lasagne is that the use-by date is incorrect by two months. It should have been March 1, which is this Sunday, but instead it is incorrectly labelled as May 1,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Zaroa NZ Salami Products Recalled Due Lack Of Required Food Safety Controls
Friday, 20 February 2026, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Traditionally dried and cured products must be carefully controlled as the process of making them does not involve a high-temperature cooking step that kills bacteria like Salmonella and E.coli. More >>
Imported Snack Bars Recalled Due To Presence Of Rubber
Saturday, 14 February 2026, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The affected products were made in Australia and are also subject to recall there. More >>
Food Recall: L'Authentique Chicken And Duck Parfait
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
L'Authentique parfait recalled due to food safety concerns More >>
Recall Of Specialist Infant Formula Due To Potential Toxin
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
If you have any concerns about your baby’s health, contact your healthcare provider, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice. More >>
