Investigation launched after larva found in West Auckland school lunch

Monday 26 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 8:23am

In this story Ministry for Primary Industries, School Lunch Collective

New Zealand Food Safety is investigating after a dead larva was discovered in a School Lunch Collective meal at Kelston Boys' High School on 12 May. The insect has been sent for testing, with results expected next week. The incident has raised food safety concerns regarding the government-funded programme.

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1. 1NewsMon 26 May 2025, 6:19pm

   Investigation after dead larva found in Govt supplied school lunch (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 26 May 2025, 7:59pm

   School lunch woes: Dead larva found in West Auckland school meal (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 26 May 2025, 9:17pm

   Dead insect larva found in government funded school lunch (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 8:23am

   Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch (opens in new tab)