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Scoop
2 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Prevent You And Your Loved Ones Getting Life-Threatening Listeriosis
Press Release – New Zealand Food Safety Listeriosis is rare in New Zealand and cases are usually not connected, whereas cases recorded in other countries are predominantly due to outbreaks. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. 'While rare, every year people die from listeriosis – a disease caused by the bacterium Listeria – and the effects are tragic for their families,' says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. 'Listeriosis can be prevented and there are simple steps people can take at home to avoid getting sick. We are working to help some of those most at risk – pregnant and older people – better understand the risks of listeriosis and what to do to decrease them.' Listeriosis is a result of eating or drinking food that has high levels of Listeria, a bacterium which is widespread in the environment. Listeria is invisible, has no odour and, unlike most bacteria, can grow when food is refrigerated. Listeriosis is rare in New Zealand and cases are usually not connected, whereas cases recorded in other countries are predominantly due to outbreaks. In New Zealand, there were seven deaths in 2023, with 40 people hospitalised in the past year. 'Infections in healthy adults are unlikely to be severe, but listeriosis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, premature labour, stillbirth, or disease in the newborn baby,' says Mr Arbuckle. 'As you age – and particularly over 65 – your immune system gets weaker. This means foods you safely ate in the past may no longer be safe for you to eat. 'Some people may not be aware of this. So, we're highlighting higher-risk foods while sharing some food-safety advice on how to make them safe to eat.' Higher-risk foods include: ready-to-eat meat products, like deli meats and pâtés smoked seafood (especially cold smoked fish) soft cheeses (like brie and camembert) uncooked paneer cheese unpasteurised dairy products (like raw milk and cheese) soft serve ice-cream leafy greens and bagged salad (like mesclun and spinach) uncooked sprouts (like alfalfa and mung beans) and enoki mushrooms uncooked frozen vegetables some refrigerated foods with a long shelf life pre-prepared sandwiches and salads. To lower the risk of getting listeriosis, you can: choose safer foods cook food thoroughly only eat fruit and vegetables that have been washed and dried thoroughly only eat food that was recently prepared refrigerate leftovers quickly preheat food to steaming hot (more than 70°C) before eating avoid eating leftovers that won't be reheated wash and dry your hands thoroughly and follow good food hygiene practices. 'Saturday 7 June was World Food Safety Day, and this year's theme is Science in Action. Good science remains the foundation for our food safety system,' says Mr Arbuckle. 'All of our food safety advice is backed by evidence from scientific research. It helps us with the range of work we do from understanding the prevalence of different foodborne illnesses, to ensuring we are giving consumers the most effective and accurate advice possible. 'Science also informs our regulations around food businesses managing food safety risks. NZFS requires food businesses to manage Listeria in the processing environment and have measures in place to eliminate its presence in products. 'If something goes wrong, we support businesses with their consumer-level food recalls. Last year there were three consumer recalls due to the possible presence of Listeria. 'But there's also something you can do to protect yourself and others. If you make or buy food for vulnerable people, or are perhaps vulnerable yourself, sign up to our food recall alerts. 'And look out for our campaign so you can share it with people who may not know the life-threatening risks of listeriosis.'
Scoop
2 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Prevent You And Your Loved Ones Getting Life-Threatening Listeriosis
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. 'While rare, every year people die from listeriosis - a disease caused by the bacterium Listeria - and the effects are tragic for their families,' says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. 'Listeriosis can be prevented and there are simple steps people can take at home to avoid getting sick. We are working to help some of those most at risk - pregnant and older people - better understand the risks of listeriosis and what to do to decrease them.' Listeriosis is a result of eating or drinking food that has high levels of Listeria, a bacterium which is widespread in the environment. Listeria is invisible, has no odour and, unlike most bacteria, can grow when food is refrigerated. Listeriosis is rare in New Zealand and cases are usually not connected, whereas cases recorded in other countries are predominantly due to outbreaks. In New Zealand, there were seven deaths in 2023, with 40 people hospitalised in the past year. 'Infections in healthy adults are unlikely to be severe, but listeriosis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, premature labour, stillbirth, or disease in the newborn baby,' says Mr Arbuckle. 'As you age - and particularly over 65 - your immune system gets weaker. This means foods you safely ate in the past may no longer be safe for you to eat. 'Some people may not be aware of this. So, we're highlighting higher-risk foods while sharing some food-safety advice on how to make them safe to eat.' Higher-risk foods include: ready-to-eat meat products, like deli meats and pâtés smoked seafood (especially cold smoked fish) soft cheeses (like brie and camembert) uncooked paneer cheese unpasteurised dairy products (like raw milk and cheese) soft serve ice-cream leafy greens and bagged salad (like mesclun and spinach) uncooked sprouts (like alfalfa and mung beans) and enoki mushrooms uncooked frozen vegetables some refrigerated foods with a long shelf life pre-prepared sandwiches and salads. To lower the risk of getting listeriosis, you can: choose safer foods cook food thoroughly only eat fruit and vegetables that have been washed and dried thoroughly only eat food that was recently prepared refrigerate leftovers quickly preheat food to steaming hot (more than 70°C) before eating avoid eating leftovers that won't be reheated wash and dry your hands thoroughly and follow good food hygiene practices. 'Saturday 7 June was World Food Safety Day, and this year's theme is Science in Action. Good science remains the foundation for our food safety system,' says Mr Arbuckle. 'All of our food safety advice is backed by evidence from scientific research. It helps us with the range of work we do from understanding the prevalence of different foodborne illnesses, to ensuring we are giving consumers the most effective and accurate advice possible. 'Science also informs our regulations around food businesses managing food safety risks. NZFS requires food businesses to manage Listeria in the processing environment and have measures in place to eliminate its presence in products. 'If something goes wrong, we support businesses with their consumer-level food recalls. Last year there were three consumer recalls due to the possible presence of Listeria. 'But there's also something you can do to protect yourself and others. If you make or buy food for vulnerable people, or are perhaps vulnerable yourself, sign up to our food recall alerts. 'And look out for our campaign so you can share it with people who may not know the life-threatening risks of listeriosis.'
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Alexander, defence lead Alouettes past Argonauts 28-10 to open CFL season
MONTREAL - Davis Alexander threw for one touchdown and 205 yards as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Toronto Argonauts 28-10 to open their Canadian Football League season on Friday. Montreal (1-0) earned its revenge after the visiting Argonauts defeated the Alouettes 30-28 in last year's East Division final en route to their 19th Grey Cup title. Alexander — in his first game since the Alouettes traded '23 Grey Cup MVP Cody Fajardo — rushed for 50 yards on four attempts to improve to 5-0 as a starter in the CFL. The 26-year-old quarterback also threw one interception on a warm, hazy night as prairie wildfire smoke drifted into Quebec on Friday. Tyson Philpot caught one touchdown pass, Issac Adeyemi-Berglund returned a fumble into the end zone, and Caleb Evans rushed for a major before 21,480 at Molson Stadium. The Alouettes' defence held the Argos to just 34 rushing yards, and Alexandre Gagné tied a CFL single-game record with seven special teams tackles. Veteran QB Nick Arbuckle, last year's unexpected Grey Cup MVP, threw for one touchdown, two interceptions and 273 yards on 20-for-32 completions for Toronto (0-1). The Argonauts lineup featured 13 different starters compared to last year's championship game. Toronto also started a second consecutive season without starting QB Chad Kelly, who broke his tibia and fibula late in last year's East final. Montreal kicker Jose Maltos went 2-for-3 with a rouge. Toronto's Lirim Hajrullahu went 1-for-1 on a 45-yard field goal. Montreal took a 15-3 lead heading into halftime when Adeyemi-Berglund returned a fumble 17 yards into the end zone after Shawn Oakman laid out Arbuckle with 32 seconds left in the second quarter. The play stood after review — instead of being ruled an incomplete pass — despite the fact Arbuckle released the ball before Oakman's hit. The league ruled that Arbuckle did not have a throwing motion before the ball left his hands. Things only got worse for the Argos as James Letcher Jr. returned a kickoff 67 yards to open the second half. Alexander then ran 12 yards and completed three passes to set up Evans' one-yard QB sneak into the end zone as the Alouettes took a 22-3 lead 4:29 into the half. Derek Slywka intercepted Alexander's deep pass with five minutes remaining in the third quarter for his first pick in the CFL. Alexander appeared to injure himself late in the third quarter when a Toronto defensive lineman fell on his legs. He rolled round on the field, holding his left knee in pain, but ultimately stood up on his own and returned to play on the next drive. Toronto finally scored a touchdown with 10:47 remaining when D'Verick Daniels fought his way into the end zone after catching a pass for 11 yards. Arbuckle's 47-yard bomb deep to David Ungerer III set up the score to cut Montreal's lead to 22-10. The Alouettes went ahead 25-10 after Alexander led a drive to Toronto's 23, leading to a Maltos field goal from 31 yards out. Tyrice Beverette, a nominee for defensive player of the year last season, intercepted Arbuckle's throw with 2:33 left to all but seal the result. Montreal opened the scoring eight minutes in with a rouge after Maltos missed a field goal from 38 yards out following a botched snap. Alexander aired out a pass into the end zone for Philpot, but the ball fell just out of his reach. Alexander and Philpot made good on their next attempt. The two connected for Montreal's first touchdown of the season on a 26-yard pass deep into the end zone with 2:01 remaining in the first quarter to take an 8-0 lead. The Argos, meanwhile, struggled to generate momentum on offence. Toronto reached the Montreal 28 six minutes into the second quarter, but Arbuckle threw an interception picked off by defensive back Lorenzo Burns. Arbuckle made a couple big completions, including a 35-yard throw to Coxie, to reach the Montreal 39 on the ensuing drive. Toronto, however, settled for a field goal after two incompletions. UP NEXT Alouettes: Visit the Ottawa Redblacks next Friday. Argonauts: Host the Calgary Stampeders on June 14. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alexander, defence lead Alouettes past Argonauts 28-10 to open CFL season
MONTREAL – Davis Alexander threw for one touchdown and 205 yards as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Toronto Argonauts 28-10 to open their Canadian Football League season on Friday. Montreal (1-0) earned its revenge after the visiting Argonauts defeated the Alouettes 30-28 in last year's East Division final en route to their 19th Grey Cup title. Alexander — in his first game since the Alouettes traded '23 Grey Cup MVP Cody Fajardo — rushed for 50 yards on four attempts to improve to 5-0 as a starter in the CFL. The 26-year-old quarterback also threw one interception on a warm, hazy night as prairie wildfire smoke drifted into Quebec on Friday. Tyson Philpot caught one touchdown pass, Issac Adeyemi-Berglund returned a fumble into the end zone, and Caleb Evans rushed for a major before 21,480 at Molson Stadium. The Alouettes' defence held the Argos to just 34 rushing yards, and Alexandre Gagné tied a CFL single-game record with seven special teams tackles. Veteran QB Nick Arbuckle, last year's unexpected Grey Cup MVP, threw for one touchdown, two interceptions and 273 yards on 20-for-32 completions for Toronto (0-1). The Argonauts lineup featured 13 different starters compared to last year's championship game. Toronto also started a second consecutive season without starting QB Chad Kelly, who broke his tibia and fibula late in last year's East final. Montreal kicker Jose Maltos went 2-for-3 with a rouge. Toronto's Lirim Hajrullahu went 1-for-1 on a 45-yard field goal. Montreal took a 15-3 lead heading into halftime when Adeyemi-Berglund returned a fumble 17 yards into the end zone after Shawn Oakman laid out Arbuckle with 32 seconds left in the second quarter. The play stood after review — instead of being ruled an incomplete pass — despite the fact Arbuckle released the ball before Oakman's hit. The league ruled that Arbuckle did not have a throwing motion before the ball left his hands. Things only got worse for the Argos as James Letcher Jr. returned a kickoff 67 yards to open the second half. Alexander then ran 12 yards and completed three passes to set up Evans' one-yard QB sneak into the end zone as the Alouettes took a 22-3 lead 4:29 into the half. Derek Slywka intercepted Alexander's deep pass with five minutes remaining in the third quarter for his first pick in the CFL. Alexander appeared to injure himself late in the third quarter when a Toronto defensive lineman fell on his legs. He rolled round on the field, holding his left knee in pain, but ultimately stood up on his own and returned to play on the next drive. Toronto finally scored a touchdown with 10:47 remaining when D'Verick Daniels fought his way into the end zone after catching a pass for 11 yards. Arbuckle's 47-yard bomb deep to David Ungerer III set up the score to cut Montreal's lead to 22-10. The Alouettes went ahead 25-10 after Alexander led a drive to Toronto's 23, leading to a Maltos field goal from 31 yards out. Tyrice Beverette, a nominee for defensive player of the year last season, intercepted Arbuckle's throw with 2:33 left to all but seal the result. Montreal opened the scoring eight minutes in with a rouge after Maltos missed a field goal from 38 yards out following a botched snap. Alexander aired out a pass into the end zone for Philpot, but the ball fell just out of his reach. Alexander and Philpot made good on their next attempt. The two connected for Montreal's first touchdown of the season on a 26-yard pass deep into the end zone with 2:01 remaining in the first quarter to take an 8-0 lead. The Argos, meanwhile, struggled to generate momentum on offence. Toronto reached the Montreal 28 six minutes into the second quarter, but Arbuckle threw an interception picked off by defensive back Lorenzo Burns. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Arbuckle made a couple big completions, including a 35-yard throw to Coxie, to reach the Montreal 39 on the ensuing drive. Toronto, however, settled for a field goal after two incompletions. UP NEXT Alouettes: Visit the Ottawa Redblacks next Friday. Argonauts: Host the Calgary Stampeders on June 14. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
New Food Safety Booklet Features Science-Backed Tips To Avoid Food Poisoning
Whether you're making family dinner, heating up leftovers, packing lunch for the kids, or having friends over for a barbecue, New Zealand Food Safety has great science-backed tips to keep everyone safe. 'Every year, thousands of New Zealanders get food poisoning. Many of these foodborne illnesses are due to poor food preparation, cooking, or storage at home,' says New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. 'There's a wide range of symptoms, ranging from the inconvenient to the life-threatening for people vulnerable to illness. 'NZFS already has a wealth of science-based information on its Food safety at home webpages to help you prevent getting foodborne illnesses. This year, to coincide with World Food Safety Day tomorrow, we have distilled all this expertise into a new booklet of simple tips for avoiding foodborne illness in the home.' From the store to your table, the Food safety at home booklet is packed with science-based food-safety advice. It contains: The latest evidence-based recommendations for preparing, cooking, storing, and transporting food safely. Did you know: Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent foodborne illness. Washing them before preparing or eating food helps prevent germs spreading to your food. Updated advice on handling and cooking raw meat and meat products; barbecuing and eating outdoors; keeping at-risk people safe; and how long you can keep leftovers. Did you know: You can keep leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge if you are going to eat them hot. But leftovers of cooked meals you won't be reheating – like pasta salad – should only be kept for 2 days. Dedicated sections on use-by and best-before dates and advice for shellfish gatherers. Did you know: If a food is past its use-by date, throw it away as it's not safe to eat. But if it's past its best-before and it smells and looks okay, it probably is. Check it, sniff it, taste it – don't waste it. World Food Safety Day - jointly led by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - highlights the importance of food safety for the health, prosperity and wellbeing of people around the world. The theme for 2025 is 'Science in action'. 'Our advice is based on up-to-date science, it's now up to you to take action,' says Mr Arbuckle. You can download your own Food safety at home booklet on our website. And, to celebrate World Food Safety Day,try our quiz on Facebook tomorrow to see how food safety savvy you are.
