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  <title><![CDATA[ Good news on agricultural chemical good practice ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/agricultural-chemical-good-practice.htm#634"></link>
  <updated>2012-05-17T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ A year-long Ministry for Primary Industries study looking at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce indicates that New Zealand growers are largely following good agricultural practice in how they use chemicals. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/agricultural-chemical-good-practice.htm#634</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Acrylamide study produces pleasing results ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/acrylamide-study-pleasing-results.htm#620"></link>
  <updated>2012-05-01T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ A new Ministry for Primary Industries report shows that the concerted effort by New Zealand’s potato crisp manufacturers to lower acrylamide in their products is paying off. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/acrylamide-study-pleasing-results.htm#620</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Imminent changes to the Supplemented Food Standard ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/imminent-changes-supplemented-food-standard.htm#588"></link>
  <updated>2012-03-23T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Manufacturers and retailers of food-type dietary supplements are reminded that the rules governing these products will change on 30 March 2012. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/imminent-changes-supplemented-food-standard.htm#588</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Dietary iodine intake of New Zealand children following fortification of bread with iodine ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/child-iodine-intake-bread.pdf#564"></link>
  <updated>2012-02-20T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF has published a report on the dietary iodine intakes of New Zealand children following mandatory fortification of bread with iodine. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/child-iodine-intake-bread.pdf#564</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ MAF investigates Taranaki food retailers regarding fish supply ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/maf-investigates-taranaki-food-retailers.htm#560"></link>
  <updated>2012-02-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Restaurants and takeaways need to do their bit to shut down black-market fish trade and support both sustainable fisheries and food safety, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is warning. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/maf-investigates-taranaki-food-retailers.htm#560</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Food Connect January 2012 ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-january-Food-Connect.pdf#542"></link>
  <updated>2012-01-25T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF Food Safety's newsletter for people in New Zealand’s food processing, manufacturing and export sectors. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-january-Food-Connect.pdf#542</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Destroyed alcohol costly reminder for importer ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/destroyed-alcohol-reminder.htm#536"></link>
  <updated>2012-01-18T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The seizure and destruction of more than two tonnes of non-compliant alcohol by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is a timely reminder for importers and retailers to meet labelling requirements. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/destroyed-alcohol-reminder.htm#536</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Research points to increased folate levels in women ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/research-increase-folate-levels-in-women.htm#529"></link>
  <updated>2011-12-22T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ An examination of the blood folate status of women and the folic acid content of folic acid fortified breads carried out by the University of Otago for MAF between October 2010 and November 2011. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/research-increase-folate-levels-in-women.htm#529</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Fresh produce residues study released ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fresh-produce-residues-study-released.htm#506"></link>
  <updated>2011-12-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Results from MAF study that looks at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce indicate that most growers are using pesticides responsibly in the recommended manner. None of the residues found posed health or food safety concerns. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fresh-produce-residues-study-released.htm#506</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Total Diet Study a vote of confidence for New Zealand food ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/total-diet-study.htm#477"></link>
  <updated>2011-12-01T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The 2009 Total Diet Study released today by MAF confirms that the common New Zealand diet poses no food safety concerns from chemical residues or contaminants. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/total-diet-study.htm#477</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Merged MAF focuses on Growing and Protecting NZ  ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/merged-maf.htm#437"></link>
  <updated>2011-10-13T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ A unified and redesigned MAF will be strongly placed to support the success of New Zealand's primary sectors, says MAF Director-General Wayne McNee.  ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/merged-maf.htm#437</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ NZ-manufactured frozen vegetables in Australia ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/consumer/nz-manufactured-frozen-veges-australia.htm#415"></link>
  <updated>2011-09-28T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Clarifies food safety and labelling requirements for NZ-origin frozen vegetables sold in Australia<br><br> ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/consumer/nz-manufactured-frozen-veges-australia.htm#415</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Test results from Japanese food imports ]]></title>
  <link href="http://foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/japanese-earthquake/test-result-japanese-food-imports.htm#328"></link>
  <updated>2011-08-15T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF has been closely monitoring the situation in Japan following the 11 March earthquake to ensure food imports from Japan to New Zealand are safe and suitable. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/japanese-earthquake/test-result-japanese-food-imports.htm#328</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Foodborne disease infection rates tracking down  ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/foodborne-disease-infection-rates-tracking-down.htm#335"></link>
  <updated>2011-07-15T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is well on track to meet its aim of reducing illness among New Zealanders caused by major foodborne diseases. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/foodborne-disease-infection-rates-tracking-down.htm#335</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ MAF toxicologist appointed to international committee ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/MAF-toxicologist.htm#298"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-22T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF toxicologist John Reeve has been chosen for a scientific review committee that determines the toxicity of a range of elements commonly found in our food. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/MAF-toxicologist.htm#298</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Survey of antimicrobial resistant foodborne bacteria produces pleasing results ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/amr-survey.htm#295"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-21T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ A new MAF survey shows no human health implications from antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand food-producing animals and fresh produce. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/amr-survey.htm#295</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Coffee machines require pre-boiled water ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/coffee-machines.htm#288"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-16T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF is reminding food businesses in Christchurch that water used in coffee machines needs to be pre-boiled, due to Monday's quakes. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/coffee-machines.htm#288</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Keeping a close eye on the E. coli outbreak in Europe ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/e-coli-outbreak-in-europe.htm#284"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-14T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF has been closely monitoring the European outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli), where investigations by German authorities now strongly suggest that locally produced bean sprouts were the source of the deadly E. coli O104:H4 outbreak. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/e-coli-outbreak-in-europe.htm#284</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Monitoring potential contamination of Taiwanese soft drinks. ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/monitoring-potential-contamination-soft-drinks.htm#282"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-11T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MAF has been advised by the Taiwan Dept of Health about the possibility DEHP being added to certain foods and beverages manufactured in Taiwan. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/monitoring-potential-contamination-soft-drinks.htm#282</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ MAF investigation clears Kiaora NZ of food safety concerns ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/maf-clears-kiaora.htm#267"></link>
  <updated>2011-06-01T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ An ongoing MAF investigation into Kiaora New Zealand, marketers of Heitiki infant formula, has cleared the company of food safety and export regulations concerns.  ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/maf-clears-kiaora.htm#267</id>
</entry>


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