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70% Surge in Campylobacter Infections Sparks Urgent Inquiry

7/17/2025

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A startling study from the Public Health Communication Centre shows a staggering 70% rise in campylobacter infections tied to contaminated chicken in New Zealand over the past 17 years. While the Ministry for Primary Industries contests these findings, experts are calling for a formal inquiry, highlighting the urgent need for decisive measures to tackle this pressing public health crisis.

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A startling study from the Public Health Communication Centre shows a staggering 70% rise in campylobacter infections tied to contaminated chicken in New Zealand over the past 17 years. While the Ministry for Primary Industries contests these findings, experts are calling for a formal inquiry, highlighting the urgent need for decisive measures to tackle this pressing public health crisis.