European auditors have identified a potential conflict of interest risk related to the monitoring of bivalve mollusks in New Zealand.
The audit by DG Sante took place remotely and onsite in April and May 2024 to evaluate the control system for live bivalve mollusks.
New Zealand has 68 classified growing
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Clostridium perfringens has been confirmed as the cause of more than 100 students falling ill at a university in New Zealand.
Health New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) investigated the outbreak among pupils at the University of Canterbury’s University Hall in Christchurch. Students fell ill a few
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An alcohol importer and distributor in New Zealand has been fined for trying to sell products without legitimate bottle labels.
Importer Golden Grand Trading and distributor Mayajaal Holdings were sentenced in Auckland District Court in April following a prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety.
Golden Grand Trading pleaded guilty to
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A consumer survey in New Zealand has found food poisoning was the second highest food-related concern after prices.
In total, 56 percent were concerned, suggesting food poisoning is taken seriously, said the New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) business unit.
The online survey was conducted
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According to the country’s food agency, allergens in food were the main reason for recalls in New Zealand in 2023.
Of 70 consumer-level recalls in 2023, 26 were due to allergens. Milk caused the most with 12, said New Zealand Food Safety.
Microbiological contamination led to 23 recalls, and 14
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New Zealand Food Safety has issued new import rules for frozen berries that aim to help keep citizens safe and improve processes at the border.
Changes will come into effect on Aug. 1, and importers have 18 months until Jan. 31, 2026, to transition to the modified requirements.
From 2022
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The risk of Salmonella Enteritidis from eggs in New Zealand remains low despite an outbreak, according to the country’s food safety agency.
The original risk profile for Salmonella in and on chicken eggs in New Zealand was published in 2004, with updates in 2011 and 2016. Human illness attributed to
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has been told by auditors to improve its oversight of food importers.
The Auditor-General in New Zealand examined how well the MPI was monitoring importers of foods that pose a greater risk to consumers. Some of these high-risk foods, including frozen berries and tahini, have
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A raw milk producer in New Zealand has issued a recall after a couple of people fell sick.
It is the second time in the space of a few months that Campylobacter infections have been linked to Lindsay Farm brand organic raw milk.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said
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A raw milk producer in New Zealand has issued a recall after three people fell sick.
Lindsay Farm HB recalled some batches of its branded organic raw milk as the product may contain Campylobacter.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said three associated illnesses had been reported. The agency advised people
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