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Food Recalls and Marine Biotoxin Alerts

Manufacturers’ Recall page

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Does your company need to make a product recall?

Consumers’ Recall page (recent recalls)

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Information for the public about food recalls on specific products, and related statistics

MARINE BIOTOXIN ALERTS

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Updated public warnings for non-commercial taking of shellfish from specific areas. These are issued when shellfish are NOT safe to eat.

If concerned about the safety of food you have purchased, please contact a Health Protection Officer at your local District Health Board.

Overview

Food safety issues can arise even within the best managed food business. This may be from:


• packaging defect
• production problem
• storage problem
• problem with ingredients
• advice from overseas authorities
• regular monitoring programmes
• consumer complaint, or
• any other reason.

 

 Example of Food Recall Notice. Click to enlarge.
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A food recall involves the isolation and removal of unsafe or unsuitable food which has been released from manufacturers’ direct control, and is under the control of others in the storage, distribution, retail, and consumer chain.

This website has information about food recalls for food safety reasons only, and includes:

• material and procedures to help businesses develop recall plans, and
• related website links

Page last updated 16 July 2007

All information on this website is subject to a disclaimer.
Contact for enquiries

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
68-86 Jervois Quay
PO Box 2835
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64 4 894 2500
Fax: +64 4 894 2501

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