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More Products Containing Tahini Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Salmonella
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Following yesterday’s recall of tahini-containing products, New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Brelita Foods Ltd in its recall of Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen brand products containing tahini. These products also contain imported tahini from ... More >>
A Time To Celebrate The People Who Keep Our Food Safe
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
World Food Safety Day (June 7, 2022) is a good opportunity to celebrate the thousands of New Zealanders who work hard every day to keep our food safe, says Vince Arbuckle, Deputy Director-General, New Zealand Food Safety. “In New Zealand we can take it ... More >>
Entries Welcome For 2022 Significant Contribution To Food Safety Award
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 10:55 am | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Nominations are open for the 2022 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award, sponsored by New Zealand Food Safety. As part of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) Awards, the Significant Contribution to Food Safety ... More >>
Milk Company Fined $30,000 For Selling Raw Milk Illegally
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
A milk business has been fined $30,000 for not following the rules that regulate the supply and sale of raw milk. Following a successful prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), Manakau-based MannaMilk owner John Albert Martin (78) was today ... More >>
New Food Recall Guidance
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
New Zealand Food Safety has updated its food recall guidance to make it faster and easier for businesses to prepare for and conduct food recalls, says NZFS deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle. “Food businesses generally do a good job of keeping their ... More >>
Kinder Recall Expands For Products Made In Belgium
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Ferrero is extending its recall of Kinder chocolate products due to possible contamination with salmonella bacteria. Affected products are part of a global recall of a range of Kinder branded chocolates made in a Belgian factory, says deputy director-general ... More >>
International Kinder Surprise Recall Includes New Zealand
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria. It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian ... More >>
Gopals Paneer Cheese Recalled
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Food company Gopals Sweet & Snacks Limited is recalling its Gopala brand paneer cheese due to the possible presence of listeria. The pathogen was discovered through testing of product following two complaints of sickness. New Zealand Food ... More >>
Remember to Clean, Cook, and Chill
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) today launched its summer 2018 food safety campaign. This focuses on preventing people getting food poisoning by doing three simple things: Clean, Cook, Chill. Head of New Zealand Food Safety, Bryan Wilson says foodborne ... More >>
Food safety culture in good shape but more to do
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Food safety culture in good shape but more to do 5 July 2018 The Food Safety Assurance and Advisory Council (FSAAC) and New Zealand Food Safety (part of the Ministry for Primary Industries) today released research into the food safety culture in New Zealand ... More >>
New sheep and lamb inspections to be trialled
Friday, 1 October 2010, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) plans to run a trial on several sheep processing chains. The trial will likely start in November and will run for about six months in three meat processing facilities. More >>
Earthquake: minimise food and water spoilage
Saturday, 4 September 2010, 10:29 am | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
During an emergency normal household appliances such as fridges and ovens may break down or lack power, our food could spoil faster and our water supply could become contaminated. To avoid this happening follow the steps below: More >>
Dog death at Stanmore Bay not caused by Toxins
Monday, 24 August 2009, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
The recent dog death at Stanmore Bay is unrelated to the on-going investigation of toxic poisoning on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf beaches. Post mortem results on the dog indicate it died of natural causes. More >>
Residues in food still low, study shows
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Tests on locally produced food show the average New Zealand diet presents no chemical residue food safety concerns. More >>
It’s easy to spoil your holiday with food hazards
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
A recent outbreak of Salmonella that appears linked to flour is a reminder that all foods can carry hazards, says the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA). More >>
Councils give Food Control Plans the green light
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Sixty-four councils (of 73 total) across New Zealand have given the green light to the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's (NZFSA) voluntary programme for managing food safety. More >>
Antibiotic sales show little change
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 10:10 am | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) says that total sales of prescription veterinary medicines containing antibiotics in the 2006/07 year have decreased to levels similar to the 2002/03 year, and are down 11.9% on 2005/06 sales. More >>
Improved food safety system hits the streets
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:58 am | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Since it was launched in August, over 2000 copies of a Food Control Plan (FCP) especially written for restaurants, cafes and catering businesses have been distributed. Across the country, 58 local councils (over 80%) have signed up to take part in the voluntary ... More >>
Pie maker convicted over dangerous filling
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
Serving up a pie containing a metal sliver has proved costly for a Wanaka bakery in a case brought by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA). More >>
New Rules For Raw Milk Products Considered
Friday, 8 August 2008, 10:44 am | New Zealand Food Safety Authority
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority is proposing a framework that would allow a wider variety of raw milk products to be sold and produced in New Zealand. More >>
