Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

The Goodtime Pie Co North Ltd is recalling specific batches of its The Goodtime Pie Co, Hub Gourmet Pies, and No8 Premium Pies brand Pie and Sausage Roll Range as the products may contain plastic. See full details: https://bit.ly/4e4su5j (images are only an illustrative sample)

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶 Let’s give a round of “a-paws” to our incredible biosecurity dog teams 👏 These four-legged heroes play a vital role in protecting our borders and environment. Every day they put their noses to work detecting potential risks, like pests and diseases. Aotearoa New Zealand thanks you for your service! #InternationalDogDay

Mangonificent work from Detector Dog team Hunter and Nicky, with this latest find. A passenger arriving from Sydney had declared they had no food in their luggage, but Hunter wasn’t letting them leave so quickly. Nicky asked the passenger if there was any food in their suitcase. Their response was: “I only have Indian sweets.” Upon inspection, Indian sweets were indeed found … along with nine whole mangoes! 🥭🥭🥭 With nearly a kilogram of mangoes in their suitcase, the passenger was educated about what you need to declare when visiting Aotearoa New Zealand. They also received a $400 infringement notice, and the mangoes were destroyed. Keep it up team!

RED ALERT NOTICE: chlorthal-dimethyl (also known as DCPA) If you use any products containing this chemical, we advise you stop using them now. We’ve issued a red alert because of significant concerns about the effects of chlorthal-dimethyl on unborn children. Our alert comes after the United States EPA issued an emergency order to ban products containing this substance. In New Zealand, the chemical is mainly used to target weeds in onion crops, forest nurseries, and among ornamental plants. But it has been available to consumers, so check your shed and put it aside if you find some. We’ve set up a working group to look at how widely this weedkiller is being used here, and to take rapid action if necessary to continue protecting people’s health and safety. Find out more: https://ow.ly/qWI350T3zF9

It's been one year of the New Zealand Traveller Declaration. This great tool allows you to declare any food, plant or wooden items before you arrive in New Zealand. If you're travelling to New Zealand Complete your NZTD online before you get here. Go to https://lnkd.in/gRsAk3hE or download the NZTD app.

An Auckland fish trader has been fined $360,000 and an employee jailed for 3 years and 7 months for both receiving and distributing thousands of dollars in illegally caught fish. Sea World Limited which traded as Seamart, was both a Licensed Fish Receiver (LFR) and a Dealer in Fish (DIF). This meant it could legally receive fish from commercial fishers and distribute that fish to retailers. As part of our investigation fishery officers found that between December 2018 and November 2019, this company acting as an LFR illegally supplied fish valued at over $348,000 to other seafood companies. The amount of fish taken included 38,202 kilograms of snapper, 2,761 kilograms of kahawai and 1,760 kilograms of grey mullet and the total cash benefit to Sea World was approximately $348,304.03. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/gkUkmigE

Do you know a tertiary student who’s keen to join the agricultural and horticultural advisory sector? Six scholarships, worth $5,000 each, are on offer for the 2025 academic year to students enrolled in relevant three or four-year degrees. The scholarships will help boost the number of advisers providing on-the-ground support to farmers and growers. 📅 Applications close at 5pm on 16 September 2024. 👉 Further information, including how to apply, is available on MPI’s website: https://bit.ly/3yGWhlq

Join the Scion team for the first webinar in the 2024 Wilding Conifer Action Webinar Series, where you'll get to learn more about the work been done on gene edited sterile Douglas-fir. Register now for the webinar, August 21, 6.30pm online. https://lnkd.in/ghg4992k

Are you curious about how to restore a native forest in New Zealand? 🤔🌳 If you need some help knowing where to start, we’ve got you covered. From assessing your land for passive or active regeneration, to factors that support regeneration of native trees, our website has everything you need to kick-start your forest restoration project. 🌳 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/46QRTN7 If you need some hands-on advice our forestry advisory team can help you make decisions about growing trees and establishing forests, email: [email protected] The journey to restore our beautiful native landscapes is a rewarding endeavour. For more info about the forestry advisory service, visit: https://bit.ly/4dvmdje

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Police in their investigation of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies. People with Rinda-branded pineapple lollies should not consume them and report any of the lollies to the Police. Based on a check of import data and review of retailers there is no evidence that Rinda-branded pineapple lollies, or other products from the brand, are sold by New Zealand retailers. There is no indication of a wider food safety issue, but we would take quick action should an issue arise. This is an ongoing criminal investigation, and any inquiries should be directed to the Police. What to do: • If you have one of the Rinda branded items, contact Police on 105 or 111 quoting the file number 240813/5919. • If you are concerned you may have consumed one of these lollies and are feeling unwell, go to your nearest healthcare provider urgently. • You can also call the national poison line on 0800 764 766.