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Arran Farm raw milk recalled due to possible presence of Campylobacter
The milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
Baby biscuits recalled, animal dropping contamination feared
The product has been recalled in four countries, including New Zealand.
Shopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugs
Authority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.
Illegal liquor prompts $244,000 fine
Testing showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
How long do eggs really last? Everything you need to know
Fresh or foul? The egg lifespan from fridge to freezer and beyond.
Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
Undeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.
Gisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheese
MPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.
'Do not consume': Recall ordered for kids' yoghurt
Agency says anyone with affected products should dispose of them.
MPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopper
MPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.
Snap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarket
One customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.
Man's bug horror find in late night snack
Whangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.
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
The juice has not been registered under the Food Act.
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?'
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?
OPINION: 'The same petty criticism is happening all across the city.'
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
After more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.
‘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
Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.
'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelf
Woolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
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
Affected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.
13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces found
One report of "minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product".