Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita (150g) recalled after incorrectly labelled use-by date

A brand of chorizo has been recalled after it was labelled with the wrong use-by date.

Consumers have been warned to dispose of or seek a refund for Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita (150g) labelled with a best-before date of May 21, 2026.

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) said it is supporting Granarolo New Zealand’s recall of the Spanish-style chorizo, with warnings of health hazards because of the wrong label.

Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita (150g) has been recalled.

“The concern is that this chorizo has been mislabelled with the incorrect date mark. The affected product is labelled Best Before 21/05/2026. The correct date mark should be Use By 21/02/2026,” NZFS deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle said.

“This is important because use-by dates indicate when the product is no longer safe to eat.

“This product should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw them out.”

The affected batch of Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita (150g) is sold at retailers throughout New Zealand.

The products were imported from Spain and labelled in New Zealand. The products have not been re-exported and have been removed from stores.

“As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with Granarolo New Zealand to understand how the date mark labelling error occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Arbuckle said.

Anyone who has eaten any of these products and is concerned for their health should contact a health professional or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.