The recalled cheese includes camembert. Photo: Getty ImagesCheese previously dumped in a landfill has been taken and re-sold in the Waikato, New Zealand Food Safety says. The authority said the Over The Moon branded cheese was taken from Putaruru Landfill and was reportedly being re-sold yesterday, despite it being unsafe to eat. "Also, eating cheese that has been in a landfill for a period of time and out of the food supply chain carries very obvious food safety risks of contamination," NZFS deputy-director general Vincent Arbuckle said. They include:• Camembert• OMG• Black Truffle Brie• Galactic Gold• Halloumi• Gee's Spread (Black Truffle & Garlic Chilli flavours)• Smoked Chilli Camembert• Goat Camembert• Double DelightOver the Moon reported the issue to NZFS.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2025 06:42 UTC