New Zealand Food Safety says its checks indicate no Rinda-brand pineapple lollies or any other products from that brand are sold by New Zealand retailers - meaning anyone who finds one should report it to police.
Authorities have previously warned lozenges wrapped in the yellow Rinda paper contained "potentially lethal" levels of methamphetamine, after some were donated to the Auckland City Mission and distributed in food parcels.
One lolly tested on Tuesday was found to effectively contain as much as 300 "common" doses of methamphetamine — an "extremely dangerous" amount.
At least four people have sought medical attention after tasting and spitting out the "lollies". It has sparked a police investigation to ensure public safety, and to find out how the drugs ended up in New Zealand.
It has been confirmed 428 Auckland City Mission food parcels possibly contained the meth disguised as lollies. (Source: 1News)
Deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said a check of import data found "no evidence" the pineapple lollies, or other products from the brand were sold in New Zealand.
"There is no indication of a wider food safety issue, but as always we would take quick action should an issue arise," said Arbuckle.
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