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Food- and water-borne diseases

Find out what you can do to avoid getting sick from a food- or water-borne disease or parasite.

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Cryptosporidium
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Food Safety: Avoiding Listeria
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In this section

  • Giardia
    Giardia is a food- and water-borne disease that is caused by a parasite. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Learn more about giardia – how it is passed on, treatment and prevention. Read more

Related websites

FoodSmart website
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Find out more from the Ministry

  • Drinking-water – Find out about the Ministry's work and initiatives on drinking-water, wastewater and sewage.
  • Food – Find out about food safety and standards, food regulation in New Zealand, and common foodborne illnesses (including salmonella, campylobacter, and e.coli).

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Page last updated: 21 December 2011