Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a naturally occurring bacteria found in seawater and occurs when warmer temperatures during summer are favourable for growth. Summer 2021-2022 has seen an increase in reporting of illness from this bacterium. The majority have involved people who have gathered raw shellfis...

The Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA) had Minister for Food Safety Hon. Ayesha Verrall, virtually launch the publication of a food rescue food safety guide. Many food businesses have incorporated 'donating food' guidance into their activities....

There are some new useful resources available for food handling staff information and training on the MPI website. These include the Top 5 Topics for food safety for different business types (including posters that you can download and display). You can view and download the Top 5 Topics for your bu...

MPI has launched a new Winemakers' Food Safety template. The template can be used if winemakers:• make grape wine, fruit wine, cider or mead for local or exportmarkets and make other food (including beer or spirits) and/orhave cafe or restaurant. • make grape wine, fruit wine, cider or mead for ...