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Campylobacter lowest for decades but E. coli at new high in New Zealand

By Joe Whitworth on February 3, 2021

Campylobacter is continuing to decline but E. coli is still going up, based on figures from the 2019 report on foodborne disease in New Zealand.

New Zealand Food Safety is part of the Ministry for…
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Research shows need to update food safety guidance for pregnant women

By Joe Whitworth on January 25, 2021

Food safety advice for pregnant women has been updated in New Zealand including changes to fish, certain cheeses and pasteurized dairy products.

The focus is Listeria monocytogenes, Toxoplasma gondii, methylmercury and caffeine, as these hazards…
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Listeria contamination traced to meat supplier

By Joe Whitworth on January 22, 2021

An investigation by officials in New Zealand has traced the source of several Listeria infections to a meat supplier.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)’s New Zealand Food Safety and Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service…
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Researchers call for action to tackle Campylobacter problem

By News Desk on January 19, 2021

Additional regulatory action is needed to control Campylobacter in New Zealand, according to researchers.

Scientists proposed a national inquiry to identify an effective response to Campylobacter in chicken meat, which they said was the largest…
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Public health officials warn of increased risk of food poisoning at home

By News Desk on December 24, 2020

Officials in New Zealand have warned of an increased risk of food poisoning at home because of the festive season and warmer summer weather.

Ayesha Verrall, Minister for food safety, said an estimated 100,000 people…
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Listeria infections investigated in New Zealand

By Joe Whitworth on December 10, 2020

Officials in New Zealand are investigating six Listeria infections spread over four years that appear to be connected.

The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service (PHS) has received four reports of listeriosis in the past 12…
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Most Campylobacter infections in New Zealand linked to poultry

By Joe Whitworth on November 30, 2020

Poultry meat remains a major source of Campylobacter infection in New Zealand, according to a study.

Researchers looked at transmission pathways and source attribution for campylobacteriosis in New Zealand. Most patients were infected with strains…
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Food law under review in Australia, New Zealand is first in decades

By News Desk on November 12, 2020

A review of food regulations in Australia and New Zealand is in progress to prepare for the future. The reform includes amending parts of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 for the first…
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HelloFresh recalls fish because of link to illnesses

By Joe Whitworth on November 11, 2020

HelloFresh is recalling certain batches of fish in New Zealand linked to at least three cases of histamine poisoning.

The ready meal delivery service recalled HelloFresh brand trevally filets because of elevated levels of histamine.…
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Packs of baby food damaged by mice leads to recall in New Zealand

By Joe Whitworth on August 31, 2020

Holes found in baby food packaging was likely due to mice, according to officials in New Zealand.

Initial investigations also looked at the possibility of a manufacturing fault and involved New Zealand Police to ensure…
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Peaches linked to U.S. outbreak recalled in New Zealand, Singapore

By News Desk on August 29, 2020

Fresh peaches suspected to be behind a Salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada were also distributed in New Zealand and Singapore.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 78 patients …
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