New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Pak'n Save Rangiora in recalling its Death by Chicken burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad due to possibly undercooked chicken.
"The concern with these 2 made-in-store products, with a Use By date of 11.06.2026, is that the chicken could be undercooked and eating it could make you sick," says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.
"These products should not be eaten. You can return them to Pak'n Save Rangiora for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw them out."
The affected products are sold in Pak’n Save Rangiora, 2 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, Christchurch.
Visit New Zealand Food Safety’s recall page for up-to-date information and photographs of the affected product.
Pak’n Save Rangiora brand made-in-store Death by Chicken (burger) and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad
"We have not received any notifications of associated illness, but undercooked chicken could contain Campylobacter bacteria," says Mr Arbuckle.
"Symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhoea, fever, headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Symptoms appear within 2 to 5 days but sometimes can take up to 10 days.
"If you have consumed either of these products and are concerned about your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.
"As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will work with Pak'n Save Rangiora to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence.”
The vast majority of food sold in New Zealand is safe, but sometimes problems can occur. Help keep yourself and your family safe by subscribing to our recall alerts. Information on how to subscribe is on the New Zealand Food Safety food recall page.
