Media releases
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 12 Aug 2020
Shellfish biotoxin alert – west coast of the North Island, including Raglan
Do not collect or consume shellfish from the affected area.
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 11 Aug 2020
Recall to manage poisoning risk – linked to raw apricot kernels
The product was sold by a Christchurch outlet.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 07 Aug 2020
Wellington builder sentenced for black market purchase of seafood
He knowingly purchased poached seafood valued at more than $23,000.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 05 Aug 2020
Waikato farmer fined for not registering 152 cattle
Compliance with the national animal and identification system is critical.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 30 Jul 2020
New animal welfare regulations become law
Most reflect current practice, but some raise standards.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 30 Jul 2020
New Zealand scientists share knowledge with their global peers
MPI joins Euphresco.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 30 Jul 2020
Auckland food wholesaler and importer fined $60,000 for selling banned fish
The offending was detected by a biosecurity officer on Facebook.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 24 Jul 2020
Company and fishers sentenced for bottom trawling in a Benthic Protected Area
Sealord ordered to forfeit a US$16 million vessel and fined $24,000.
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 24 Jul 2020
Recall to manage Listeria risk – product list
A range of cheese products are being recalled.
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 23 Jul 2020
Company fined $10,000 for selling mince containing sulphites
Sulphites must not be added to raw meat.