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Hemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink craze
States are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.
'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concerns
Nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.
'Don't drink them': Popular Kiwi tonic recalled after injury
NZ Food Safety agency supports company's action over chipped glass.
'Healthier way': The real benefits of air fryers vs ovens
Air fryers cook food faster due to their smaller size and powerful fan.
Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat
The affected products were sold in a few supermarkets and specialty stores.
Restaurant owner who served up unsafe food has sentence reduced
Xinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.
'Extreme carelessness:' Restaurant owner knowingly served toxic food
Judge: Xinchen Liu was “somewhat cavalier with the health of her staff and the public”.
School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal
A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.
School lunch that badly burnt student was in packaging not fit for commercial use
Heinz Wattie’s supplied the meal, but it wasn't found to be at fault.
Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink
The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.
‘Never intended’: School lunch that burned student wrongly reheated in oven
A Bay of Plenty school reported lunches arriving so hot that containers exploded.
‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probe
David Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.
Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunches
Schools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.
‘Why should we apologise?’: Ponsonby eatery reacts to food poisoning claims
A family reported severe food poisoning after dining on January 28.
Lack of food safety records leads to fine for samosa seller
The seller was visited several times and told what was required, but did not comply.
'Almost turned me vegetarian': Worms allegedly found in Costco-bought meat
Video shared with the Herald shows about 10 parasites wriggling on top of the meat.
Food Safety refusing to say what supermarket products had needles in them
Needles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworths in Papakura.
Officials say tampering 'extremely rare' after needles found in supermarket food
The supermarket would not disclose what products were affected.
Likely cause of University of Canterbury student sickness outbreak revealed
Food safety officers have been carrying out inspections.
Mum screams after animal jawbone found in bag of Woolworths carrots
Supermarket operator says it is looking into the incident 'as a matter of priority'.
The hidden dangers in your hummus
It might not look like it’s gone off but there may be all sorts of nasties.
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.
'Don't consume it': 16 popular Delmaine products recalled over listeria fears
Officials are asking shoppers to return the products to supermarkets and get a refund.
Henderson Dairy recalls two batches of raw milk product
The products may contain listeria, says New Zealand Food Safety.
Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu
Experts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand
'Dispose immediately': My Food Bag's warning to customers
Seventeen items, including dressings, pastes and sauces, were affected.