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Serious Food Safety Warning - Dumped Cheese Being Sold
Monday, 22 December 2025, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety is not aware of any related illness. More >>
The 12 Food Safety Myths Of Kirihimete – The 2025 Edition
Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:55 am | New Zealand Food Safety
Washing with cold running water in a clean colander or sieve in the sink removes dirt containing bacteria and chemical residues. More >>
Serious Food Safety Tips For The Silly Season
Monday, 15 December 2025, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“Fortunately, keeping safe is easy. Nail the basics, and you will be set up to enjoy your events confident that your food is safe for everyone,” Mr Arbuckle says. More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin Warning For Eastern Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 12 December 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“Routine tests on mussels from Te Kaha have shown levels of paralytic shellfish toxins more than double the safe limit,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. “The warning extends from Opape near Ōpōtiki, to East Cape. More >>
Akaroa King Salmon Products Recalled Due To Possible Listeria
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, says Mr Arbuckle. More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin Warning For Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 5 December 2025, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), and Cook’s turban. More >>
Tom & Luke Brand Low Carb Snacka Balls Chocolate Coated Cookies & Cream, Raspberry And Hazelnut Flavours Recalled
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The products have been removed from shelves. They have been exported to Australia. More >>
Primary Sector Set To Benefit From New Trans-Tasman Agreement
Monday, 24 November 2025, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Today New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) signed an agreement that will see the two countries sharing assessments of new products. More >>
Foodstuffs South Island Fined $39,000 For Selling Recalled Hummus
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The vast majority of food sold in New Zealand is safe, but sometimes problems can occur. Food businesses need to have in place robust recall systems and test them regularly. More >>
Inaugural AMR Award Winners Taranaki Veterinary Centre At The Forefront Of The Fight Against AMR In Animals
Monday, 17 November 2025, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Established in May 2025, the AMR Award recognises individuals, teams, or organisations making a real difference in reducing AMR risks in New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand Antibiotic Sales For Plants And Animals Continue Downward Trend
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 10:33 am | New Zealand Food Safety
The latest antibiotics sales figures for plants and animals, released today in NZFS’s annual Antibiotic Agricultural Compound Sales Analysis report, are a clear sign that antibiotics are being more carefully used. More >>
Glyphosate Residue Limits To Stay At 0.1mg/kg For Wheat, Barley And Oats, With Restrictions Introduced On Permitted Use
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The decision reflects recent changes in how New Zealand growers are using glyphosate, says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin Warning For Taranaki Coast
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban. More >>
Significant Recall Of Tasti Brand Products Over Metal Concerns
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Some affected product has been exported to Australia, Fiji, India and Singapore. New Zealand Food Safety has informed food safety authorities in those countries. More >>
Deep Brand Green Garlic Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Salmonella
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The affected product is sold at ethnic supermarkets throughout New Zealand. More >>
Food Recall: Durra Brand Tahina Due To The Possible Presence Of Salmonella
Friday, 12 September 2025, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
“Salmonellosis can be serious, so it’s important that people do not eat the affected product. You can return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw it out,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent ... More >>
Salads Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Filings
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. More >>
Food Recall: Frozen Sprouted Beans And Vegetables Due To Possible Presence Of Salmonella
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness. More >>
Food Recall: Fruitae Brand Lemon Flavour Sorbet Due To Undeclared Allergen (Milk)
Friday, 22 August 2025, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The concern with this product is that milk allergies can be life threatening for some people, causing anaphylaxis in severe cases. More >>
Cheese Products Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Listeria
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, says New Zealand Food Safety Deputy Director-General Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
