Auckland Supermarket Recalls Products After Needles Found in Food

In a concerning development, police are investigating after needles were discovered in two different food products at a supermarket in Auckland. The incident occurred at the Woolworth’s store in Papakura on Wednesday, leaving consumers worried about their safety.

The Incident and Response

Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle stated that the police are making initial enquiries into the matter, with New Zealand Food Safety’s support, to ensure that consumers are not at risk. Food Safety officers will be onsite on Thursday to support police in this investigation.

The affected product has been removed from the shelves, according to Arbuckle. He emphasized that based on information gathered so far, there is no evidence of a wider risk to food safety. However, if such risks were identified, immediate action would be taken to keep consumers safe.

Supermarket’s Response

Woolworths has been contacted for comment on the matter. The supermarket will likely face scrutiny over its handling of the incident and measures it takes to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Closure

In conclusion, while no evidence of a wider risk to food safety has been identified at this point, the discovery of needles in two different food products at Woolworth’s store is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for vigilance and effective measures to ensure consumer safety. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the supermarket will address this issue.

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