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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 >>
Recall Of Hydr8 Spring Water Due To Possible Presence Of Blue Plastic
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The affected products are sold at selected supermarkets throughout the North Island. They have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. More >>
Recognition For 40-Year Contribution To Strong Food Safety Culture And Sector
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
With more than 40 years of contributions to the food safety sector, Professor Phil Bremer has made a significant contribution to food safety science, publishing more than 200 academic papers. More >>
Prevent You And Your Loved Ones Getting Life-Threatening Listeriosis
Monday, 9 June 2025, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
Listeriosis is rare in New Zealand and cases are usually not connected, whereas cases recorded in other countries are predominantly due to outbreaks. More >>
New Food Safety Booklet Features Science-Backed Tips To Avoid Food Poisoning
Friday, 6 June 2025, 10:31 am | New Zealand Food Safety
“Every year, thousands of New Zealanders get food poisoning. Many of these foodborne illnesses are due to poor food preparation, cooking, or storage at home,” says New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Companies, Directors, & Managers Fined More Than $1.6million For Deliberately Exporting Tallow Mixed With Other Oils
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The defendants worked together to mix tallow with adulterants, including out of specification products containing unknown quantities of unknown various fats and oils, says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle. More >>
Shellfish Biotoxin Warning For Western Firth Of Thames
Friday, 2 May 2025, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Food Safety
The warning extends from the mouth of the Waitakaruru River up to Pakatoa Island and across to the mid-point of the Firth. Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in ... More >>
