New Zealand Food Safety has continued to support the police investigation of the Rinda-branded lollies.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said that the agency has continued to support the police in their investigation of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies.
"People with Rinda-branded pineapple lollies should not consume them and report any of the lollies to the police," said Vincent Arbuckle.
"Based on a check of import data and review of retailers, there is no evidence that Rinda-branded pineapple lollies, or other products from the brand, are sold by New Zealand retailers.”
He added that there had been no indication of a wider food safety issue, but as always, New Zealand Food Safety would take quick action should an issue arise.
This has been an ongoing criminal investigation, and any inquiries should be directed to the police.
What to do:
If you have one of the Rinda-branded items, contact the police on 105 or 111, quoting file number 240813/5919.
If you are concerned you may have consumed one of these lollies and are feeling unwell, go to your nearest healthcare provider urgently.
You can also call the national poison line on 0800 76 47 66.
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