School lunch provider must provide daily evidence of food quality
Monday 10 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Education, Compass Group, School Lunch Collective
Food Safety New Zealand is investigating the government's school lunch programme following an incident where a Gisborne student suffered second-degree burns from a Wattie's cottage pie. As a result, the provider must now meet new performance measures, including submitting daily visual proof of the meals being served.
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