New ZealandHoney recalled over sharp metal riskA batch of Beecorner lemon honey has been recalled because it may contain sharp metal.09 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandListeria found in 15 per cent of packaged meatListeria levels breached food safety standards in 15.5 per cent of meat samples.02 Nov 03:25 AM
LifestyleRoast potato cancer link 'overreaction'UK Government has been accused of "massively overreacting" by telling people not to eat roast potatoes despite no scientific proof of a link to cancer.23 Jan 01:22 AM
LifestyleNutella ingredient found to be cancerousIt's the world's favourite chocolate spread, but a report claims one of Nutella's main ingredients is carcinogenic.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandChicken positive for campylobacterA Consumer NZ test of 40 fresh chicken products has found campylobacter in nearly two-thirds of samples. Consumer NZ chief executive 10 Dec 09:18 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenHormone disrupter lurking in cakeA frightening article shows that a very nasty additive is being used in food despite studies showing it is very harmful, Wendyl Nissen writes.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ frozen berries are safeNew Zealand retailers have assured customers their frozen berries are safe following a hepatitis scare with similar products in Australia.15 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandMinister's cone of silence on lettuceThe newly appointed Food Safety Minister is refusing to comment on a painful food poisoning epidemic that has swept the country, as the stomach bug's source remains unknown.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNut spread recalled amid allergy fearsA major supermarket chain has issued a recall of a breakfast spread over fears it contains traces of peanuts, which could pose a danger for those with a peanut allergy.27 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandAussie growers dismiss tomato food safety concernsThe debate over importing Australian tomatoes which have been zapped with radiation has been driven by fierce trans-Tasman rivalry rather than legitimate food safety concerns, growers across the ditch say.01 May 08:49 PM
LifestyleDiabetes risk in one daily drinkDrinking one can of fizzy drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by a fifth, researchers have found.30 Apr 06:54 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's new China pushFonterra will launch its own infant formula brand in China this year as it looks to grab a slice of the booming market for the product in the Asian superpower.07 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleSoft drinks depression linkA study has linked soft drinks to depression - with diet versions particularly problematic. Coffee, however, appeared to have the opposite effect.09 Jan 02:55 AM
ManufacturingOnus on makers to prove claimsMisleading nutrition and health claims about food will be stopped under new regulations on labelling.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBakery owner fined over cockroachesThe owner of an Auckland bakery has been sentenced for breaching standards by having a "severe cockroach infestation" in her premises.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ 'needs own food standards'There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandShocking finds in your foodA high-tech tracking device embedded in a chocolate bar is among hundreds of bizarre objects found in found.14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey bats away talk of cronyismThe PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoca Cola criticised over water recallCoca-Cola has been pulled up by health authorities for the way it recalled flavoured water that made 11 people sick.23 May 03:50 AM
