New Zealand Food Safety is backing a recall of all batches of three Zaroa NZ salami products after finding they were made without the required food safety controls.

“The concern is the salami has been produced without the required controls and oversight,” deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said.

The recall covers every batch and date of three salami lines made by MeatUp Limited trading as Zaroa NZ. New Zealand Food Safety did not list the specific product names in its statement and has directed consumers to its recall page for details.

Officials say the affected products are not available in supermarkets. They have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. There have been no reports of illness.

Consumers are advised not to eat the products. They can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or, if that’s not possible, thrown out. Anyone concerned about their health after consuming the salami should contact a health professional or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

New Zealand Food Safety noted that traditionally dried and cured meats require strict controls because they don’t go through a high-temperature kill step for bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. The agency says it will work with Zaroa NZ to put appropriate controls in place.

Further information is available on the New Zealand Food Safety food recall page. General enquiries: 0800 008 333 or info@mpi.govt.nz. Media: 029 894 0328.