New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Pendarves Ltd in recalling a specific range of imported frozen anchovies after testing revealed the presence of domonic acid, a neurotoxin.

The toxin can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans.

These products should not be eaten, and consumers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.

The affected products were sold at several locations across Auckland, including selected Pak’n Save supermarkets and specialty stores, such as Lim Chhour Supermarket on Karangahape Road, Sunnyray Seafood on Archers Road, Wild Ocean Seafood Limited on Universal Drive, and Seafood Harbour Limited on Kent Street.

Consumers are urged not to eat the affected product.

If you have purchased the recalled anchovies, you can return them to the store for a full refund.

If it is not possible to return the product, you should dispose of it.

Symptoms of poisoning typically appear within 24 hours and may include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

In more serious cases, neurological symptoms can develop up to three days later, including headaches, dizziness, memory loss, and in severe cases, coma.

If you have consumed any of the affected anchovies and are concerned about your health, you are advised to contact your healthcare professional or call Healthline at 0800 611 116 for free advice.

New Zealand Food Safety continues to monitor the situation.

The recalled products have been removed from store shelves, and no further shipments have been made.

For up-to-date information and photos of the affected products, visit New Zealand Food Safety’s recall page.

This recall affects Hibiscus Coast residents who shop in Auckland.

Take immediate action if you’ve purchased any of the affected products to help prevent potential health risks in the local community.

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