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NZ: Gastro probe to seek lessons for NZ
New Zealand Herald: Attorney General Christopher Finlayson has released the draft terms of reference for the inquiry into an outbreak of Campylobacter bacteria in Havelock North’s water supply. It will look at how the water supply was contaminated, whether the response was appropriate, and any wider lessons for New Zealand’s water supply network.
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NZ: Hawke’s Bay food safe to eat say growers
FreshPlaza: Last week, the Havelock North water supply was contaminated with campylobacter, leading to more than 2000 people coming down with violent vomiting and diarrhoea.
Growers are desperate to reassure the public it’s safe to eat fruit and vegetables from Hawke’s Bay, despite the region’s contaminated water supply.
Read Article →US: IBM researchers use grocery scanner data to speed investigations during early foodborne illness outbreaks
PR Newswire: During a foodborne illness outbreak, rapidly identifying the contaminated food source is vital to minimizing illness, loss and impact on society. IBM Research announced its scientists have discovered that analyzing retail-scanner data from grocery stores against maps of confirmed cases of foodborne illness can speed early investigations.
Read Article →NZ: Top scientist appointed food safety director
Scoop: Massey University’s Professor Nigel French, a world leader in molecular epidemiology and public health research, has been appointed the inaugural director of the New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre.
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US: Produce cannot safely be salvaged in flooded areas
Food Safety News: Floodwater carries pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, according to the West Virginia notice and guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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NZ: Sick of the Gastrobug?
Horticulture New Zealand: Health officials in Havelock North have issued a boil water notice for council water supply due to an outbreak of Campylobacter. The council has advised that any water could be contaminated, including washing and drinking water.
Read Article →US: Big data and IoT solve food safety and supply challenges
TechRepublic: Grocery stores operate on paper-thin profit margins, and cannot afford to overstock inventories or to let food go to waste. Grocers and food suppliers also want to avoid food contamination issues that can negatively impact their reputations and discourage consumers from doing business with them.
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AU: Food allergy resources for business
Food Standards Australia New Zealand: If you’re a food service business, do your staff know what to do to assist people with food allergies? Allergy New Zealand, with the collaboration of Australia New Zealand Food Allergy Collaboration, has produced an excellent video for food service staff.
Read Article →NZ: Cancer all-clear given to weedkiller glyphosate by New Zealand scientific review
Stuff.co.nz: New Zealand scientists have reviewed the evidence on the weedkiller glyphosate and announced it is "unlikely" to be carcinogenic and should not be classified as a mutagen or carcinogen under the HSNO Act.
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NZ: Massey qualification for Chinese food safety officials
Massey University: China Food and Drug Administration and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries have created a scholarship programme for Chinese food safety officials, which has been successfully running since 2014.
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