New ZealandArran Farm raw milk recalled due to possible presence of CampylobacterThe milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.19 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandHealth risks of eel toxins studiedWairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.16 Sep 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Don't consume it': 16 popular Delmaine products recalled over listeria fearsOfficials are asking shoppers to return the products to supermarkets and get a refund.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHenderson Dairy recalls two batches of raw milk productThe products may contain listeria, says New Zealand Food Safety.29 Jul 06:11 PM
New ZealandEgg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird fluExperts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand25 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'Dispose immediately': My Food Bag's warning to customersSeventeen items, including dressings, pastes and sauces, were affected.20 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandSesame seeds recalled over salmonella concernsAffected products imported from India and identified through routine testing.18 Jul 08:23 AM
New ZealandCall for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopperOfficials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBaby biscuits recalled, animal dropping contamination fearedThe product has been recalled in four countries, including New Zealand.02 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandShopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugsAuthority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.02 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandIllegal liquor prompts $244,000 fineTesting showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.17 Jun 05:38 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow long do eggs really last? Everything you need to knowFresh or foul? The egg lifespan from fridge to freezer and beyond.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandGisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheeseMPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Do not consume': Recall ordered for kids' yoghurtAgency says anyone with affected products should dispose of them.26 Apr 09:28 AM
New ZealandMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandSnap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarketOne customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.15 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandMan's bug horror find in late night snackWhangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.09 Apr 08:16 PM
New ZealandToxin fears spark recall of salted peanuts, nut mixesSeveral batches of nuts pulled from shelves, consumers warned.05 Apr 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checksThe juice has not been registered under the Food Act.03 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandSalmon batches recalled due to listeria riskPeople who have bought the Matakana Smokehouse products can take them back for a refund.29 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandBakery 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.25 Mar 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The roadworks are necessary; and who should pay for a new Auckland stadium?OPINION: 'The same petty criticism is happening all across the city.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnightThe supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.23 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next weekAfter more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.23 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.16 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmackedAnother incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.15 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelfWoolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.14 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New Zealand13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks outAn employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.12 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandParalytic shellfish toxins warning in WaikatoAffected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.07 Dec 12:08 AM
World13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces foundOne report of "minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product".06 Nov 12:59 AM
World'Acute toxicity': US kids' fruit pouches urgently recalled after illnesses linked to leadAnalysis of multiple lots of a puree product detected 'extremely high' lead levels.06 Nov 12:00 AM