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Enough to Make You Sick: Foodborne Illness Epidemic in South Africa spotlights Need for Change
In recent weeks food-safety standards in South Africa have come to the fore as a rash of severe food-related illnesses and deaths have swept the nation.
Government calls on businesses to register
The registration of spaza shops and other small medium business enterprises, is one of the measures to mitigate the current outbreak of foodborne illnesses and illicit trade in South Africa
Government to launch public education campaign on food safety
As part of measures to address the incidents of food-borne illnesses, government is to launch a public education campaign aimed at children, parents, caregivers and the broader community on food safety and the identification, handling and storage of dangerous chemicals.
Government response to foodborne illnesses in South Africa
The country has recently experienced outbreaks of food borne illnesses that have led to the tragic deaths of children and numerous hospitalisations across the provinces
Organophosphate identified as the cause of deaths of 6 Naledi children
Providing an update on the investigation into the deaths of the six children at a media briefing on 28 October, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed that an organophosphate was found to be the cause of death
NCC notified of Top Score Instant Porridge Recall
On 30 Sept 2024, the National Consumer Commission received an urgent precautionary product safety recall notification of the Top Score Instant Porridge brand produced in Namibia and supplied to the Spar Group in South Africa.
Steenhuisen’s Vision for Agriculture as the Engine Room of SA Economic Growth
South Africa’s new Minister of Agriculture has begun engaging directly with the South African fresh produce industry, and has declared his department’s intent to support and grow one of the country’s essential food security pillars…
One-Stop Lab Testing Partner to Support Business Growth
As businesses face the challenges of rapidly bringing products from farm to market, a one-stop lab testing partner can be the key to maintaining product integrity and avoiding costly errors. AssureCloud, a leading provider in Southern Africa.
Precise measurement of air and product temperature
Checking the correct temperature all along the cold chain is one of the basic measures for assuring quality and guaranteeing compliance with legal and internal standards, as temperature fluctuations are often the cause of spoiling or impaired quality when it comes to food.
Calf rearing challenges and consumer demands
We are all schizophrenic – responsible citizens on one hand and consumers on the other. In theory, we would be willing to pay more for responsibly produced food, but when we are in the supermarket we tend to choose the lowest priced food items.
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Informal Food Safety Training for Small Producers
In the world of food production, the journey toward ensuring safety and quality is often fraught with challenges, especially for small-scale producers operating on tight budgets.
The testo 191 HACCP Data Loggers in Endurance Testing
There are three pain points which lead to dissatisfaction with the data loggers available on the market – can the testo 191 data loggers meet your demands?
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