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Lower risk biosecurity items missed – Ministry – Radio New Zealand

Newstalk ZBLower risk biosecurity items missed – MinistryRadio New ZealandA survey of 8000 passengers was carried out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to measure compliance with biosecurity legislation. It found the overall compliance rate was 95%, which is 3% below the Government's target. Ministry spokesperson …Passenger biosecurity keeping out high-risk goodsScoop.co.nz (press release)Investigations after biosecurity Read More »

July 30, 2012
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Investigations after biosecurity lapses in Chch – Newstalk ZB

Newstalk ZBInvestigations after biosecurity lapses in ChchNewstalk ZBThe Ministry for Primary Industries is to investigate customs at Christchurch Airport, after finding lapses in biosecurity procedures. The Ministry released its findings of a survey into biosecurity measures at three of the country's biggest airports …Passenger biosecurity keeping out high-risk goodsScoop.co.nz (press release)all 5 news articles »

July 30, 2012
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Duration of Bird Flu Research Restrictions Remains Uncertain

(Global Security Newswire) Observers remain uncertain of the timing and means for ending a pause on investigations into factors needed to render avian influenza communicable between mammals, though half a year has passed since top flu experts unilaterally declared the suspension, the Canadian Press reported on Friday.

July 30, 2012
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Colombian Style Cheese Recalled for Potential Staph Contamination

(Food Safety News) A New York-based company is recalling a Colombian-style cheese product because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The recall comes a week after the New York State Department of Agriculture (NYSDA) warned consumers not to eat this same cheese because it had not been properly pasteurized.

July 30, 2012
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African biosafety ‘still neglected’

(SciDev.Net) [JOHANNESBURG] The implementation of biosafety practices is being hampered by inadequate laboratory equipment and training across Africa, a conference has heard. African countries need to develop this area so they can reap the benefits derived from biotechnology while avoiding the potential risks associated with it, according to Paul Okemo, chief executive officer of the Read More »