A whopper joey has been found in Hastings.

Winemakers and sponsors get together at the official launch of the Hawke's Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards, at Trinity Hill Winery, near Hastings. Video by Duncan Brown

Instead of the usual wedding gifts, a Hawke's Bay couple made a heartfelt request for donations to a charity.

Company says customers delivered baby spinach on Sunday or Monday should toss it out due to a food safety warning.