School lunch packaging not designed for commercial reheating caused student burns

Monday 17 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 1:42pm

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A student in Gisborne suffered second-degree burns after a cottage pie spilled during reheating. Food Safety NZ found that the meal, supplied by Heinz Watties, was in packaging intended for domestic use rather than commercial reheating. Compass Group NZ was found at fault for failing to ensure the meal's suitability.

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1. StuffMon 17 Mar 2025, 12:54pm

   Cottage pie that burnt student reheated in original Watties packaging (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 17 Mar 2025, 1:03pm

   School lunch that burnt student heated in package not intended for commercial reheating (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 1:14pm

   School lunch burns student: Packaging not for commercial use, says food safety watchdog (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 17 Mar 2025, 1:42pm

   Lunch that burnt student in packaging not designed for commercial reheating (opens in new tab)