Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR)

New Zealand Sugar Company has been fined for manufacturing, distributing and selling sugar products that were contaminated with lead during transport.

In November and December 2021, the company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, recalled thousands of packs of sugar because of potential low lead levels.

Two other product recalls were needed

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Officials in New Zealand have reported progress on a target to reduce domestic foodborne Campylobacter infections in the country.

A report prepared by the Institute of Environmental and Scientific Research (ESR) found that the rate of New Zealand-acquired foodborne illness caused by Campylobacter has fallen from 88 to 77 cases per

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