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The New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre is a partnership between industry, government, Māori and eight research organisations. The Centre is the focal point for food safety science in New Zealand, ensuring that food is safe for all consumers.

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WHAT'S FRESH

Find out the latest news and media events right here.

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See article on growing risk of vibriosis in latest issue of FoodNZ

3 February 2023
Serious outbreaks of vibriosis
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Anne-Marie Arts (United Fresh) warns of food safety risks due to flooding

2 February 2023
Urgent Notice: Fresh vegetables face contamination risk from floodwaters
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Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Fresh Produce Safety Centre and the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre

20 December 2022
Improve quality of fresh produce food safety in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Take a look at the latest projects we're working on, and the people we're working with.

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FoodSafe website expansion and scheduled updates

1 November 2021
To expand the FoodSafe website to include rapid kit information for priority food safety targets and ensuring the information on the website is up to date
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Developing “Best Practice” Guidelines for the management of Cronobacter species in dairy production and processing environments

15 October 2021
The development of “Best Practice” Guidelines for management of Cronobacter in dairy production and processing environments.
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Risk ranking of food safety hazards for the kiwifruit industry

4 October 2021
To produce a Risk Ranking document that can help guide research investment and resource of Food Safety significance for the kiwifruit industry.
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