1 Feb 2022

Spike in illnesses due to uncooked mussels

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 1 February 2022

MPI are urging people to thoroughly cook mussels following an increase in illness caused by incorrect preparation. Over the summer months, there have been 36 confirmed cases of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus throughout the country. Vincent Arbuckle is the Deputy Director General Food Safety New Zealand and shares his best tips and advice to avoid falling ill.

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