Recalls sparked by food safety issues
Most food recalls are voluntarily initiated by businesses when they become aware of a potential food safety or suitability issues. MPI coordinates all food recalls for food products sold in New Zealand and works with food businesses to ensure the recall is effectively carried out.
Food recalls can also occur after investigations of reported foodborne illness, or complaints about the safety or suitability of food.
Recalled food products
2017 recalls
- Real brand Vege Crunch Beetroot & Carrot
- Delish brand Choc Hokey Pokey Biscuits
- Spring Blue brand Paneer with Chilli, Paneer with Italian Herbs and Natural Paneer
- Village Style Food brand 100% NZ Yogurt
- Shahi brand Smooth & Creamy Yogurt
- Saads brand Plain Natural Yogurt
- Various dairy products manufactured by YogurtNMore Ltd
- L’ Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand La Pasta di Acciughe (anchovy paste)