Canterbury Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records (opens original article in a new tab)

An investigation found the Canterbury University Students' Association falsified temperature records, leading to a food poisoning outbreak affecting over 160 students. The association has admitted responsibility and is due to be sentenced in December.

• Students' Association falsified temperature records for food safety
• Over 160 students fell ill after eating contaminated chicken souvlaki
• UCSA admitted responsibility and is set to be sentenced in December
• Food safety inspectors found improper handling and record-keeping of chicken temperatures
• Handwritten temperature records were created after the fact and not taken during the weekend