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![Toxin fears spark recall of salted peanuts, nut mixes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Toxin fears spark recall of salted peanuts, nut mixes
Several batches of nuts pulled from shelves, consumers warned.
!['Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checks
The juice has not been registered under the Food Act.
![Salmon batches recalled due to listeria risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Salmon batches recalled due to listeria risk
People who have bought the Matakana Smokehouse products can take them back for a refund.
![Bakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Bakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'
The family-owned bakery insists it is not aware of a rodent issue.
![Letters: The roadworks are necessary; and who should pay for a new Auckland stadium?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Letters: The roadworks are necessary; and who should pay for a new Auckland stadium?
OPINION: 'The same petty criticism is happening all across the city.'
![Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
!['Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next week
After more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.
![‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
!['Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked
Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.
![13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
![Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
Affected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.
![13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces found
One report of "minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product".
!['Acute toxicity': US kids' fruit pouches urgently recalled after illnesses linked to lead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Acute toxicity': US kids' fruit pouches urgently recalled after illnesses linked to lead
Analysis of multiple lots of a puree product detected 'extremely high' lead levels.
![Brain drink or fancy juice? Start-up strives to prove health claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Brain drink or fancy juice? Start-up strives to prove health claims
Ambitious beverage startup faces criticism and regulatory turbulence.
![Microbiologist reveals the foods she'll never eat and why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Microbiologist reveals the foods she'll never eat and why
Buffets, bagged salads and oysters all pose a high risk of food poisoning.
![‘It’s raw meat, it’s just disgusting’: Students up in arms over university food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
‘It’s raw meat, it’s just disgusting’: Students up in arms over university food
Students at a residential hall have made 11 complaints so far this year.
![Dad chokes on sewing needle in ice cream tub, investigation launched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Dad chokes on sewing needle in ice cream tub, investigation launched
The man said he had to take multiple days off work to be checked by his doctor.
![Salmonella scare: More items recalled due to possible contamination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Salmonella scare: More items recalled due to possible contamination
The items in question contain tahini imported from Turkey.
![More hummus products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
More hummus products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A variety of brands and products are being pulled from the shelves
![Christmas leftovers: How long can they safely last?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Christmas leftovers: How long can they safely last?
Planning to tuck into some leftovers for lunch?
![Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.