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Foodstuffs Faces Penalty After Recalled Hummus Sold

11/20/2025

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Foodstuffs South Island sold 39 units of recalled hummus that should have been removed from shelves.
Arbuckle emphasized the need for effective food recall systems, noting no illnesses were reported but the incident showed a process failure.
A Foodstuffs spokesperson acknowledged court-imposed penalty.
Foodstuffs has enhanced training and recall procedures and remains committed to a safe food supply across New Zealand's South Island.

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Story summary

Foodstuffs South Island sold 39 units of recalled hummus that should have been removed from shelves.
Arbuckle emphasized the need for effective food recall systems, noting no illnesses were reported but the incident showed a process failure.
A Foodstuffs spokesperson acknowledged court-imposed penalty.
Foodstuffs has enhanced training and recall procedures and remains committed to a safe food supply across New Zealand's South Island.