Food recall guidance issued

MPI has issued a new food recall guidance for the food and beverage industry, which sets out procedures for identifying and removing unsafe food from the food chain. The updates include:

• The changes to response powers under the Food Act 2014 – for further information on this see: http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/policy-law/food-act-2014/food-recalls-under-new-act.htm
• Appendix 4 Recall Criteria Guide now includes additional information on Listeria spp.
• Appendix 6 Sample Consumer Level Recall Notice

For more information visit: http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/recall-guidance-material-template/