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By Linda Jackson on 16 February 2022
This is not just a South African problem - foodborne illness remains a serious public health concern worldwide. The WHO reports that an estimated 600 million fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420 000 die every year, that is almost 1 in 10 people in the world!
Read moreBy Food Focus on 09 February 2022
Linda Jackson and Jess Kelfkens from Food Focus on SABC1’s Daily Thetha Show
Read moreBy Food Focus on 03 February 2022
Nestlé South Africa is recalling some of its Kit Kat chocolate bars due to the possibility that they may contain glass pieces.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 01 February 2022
Restaurant operators can take a few precautions to keep diners safe from scombroid poisoning and reduce methylmercury exposure.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 25 January 2022
As the consumption of fish grows, so do cases of scombroid and methylmercury fish poisoning. Restaurant-associated scombroid poisonings are caused by improper handling of fish in restaurants and...
Read moreBy Guest Author on 15 December 2021
Despite the general frustrations, load shedding also has a disastrous effect on numerous electrical appliances, including refrigerators and freezers. Here are 4 tips to help you power through load-shedding.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 13 December 2021
Everyone has a right to a safe plate of food
Read moreBy Food Focus on 07 December 2021
SAMIC hereby imposes the following fees as approved by the members of SAMIC, namely the Red Meat Industry Forum at SAMIC’s AGM, which will be effective from 1 January 2022.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 07 December 2021
In this episode we decided to help you train your staff with these useful food safety posters for the major do’s and don’t’s. Laminate it and stick it up as a handy reminder.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 06 December 2021
Pioneer Foods is launching a recall of specific batches of the Peanuts & Raisins and Cashew nuts products, sold under its Safari brand in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 30 November 2021
As the business owner, it is important to remember the legal responsibilities you are shouldering.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 23 November 2021
Making sense of the law can be complicated. In part 2 of our Food Truck series, we explain the requirements you have to comply with and some of Joanne’s tips.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 15 November 2021
Want to operate a mobile food business? We chat to some ladies about their mobile food adventure and what it takes to start right – and legal.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 11 November 2021
VIEW THE RECORDING | With the recently implemented legislation requiring increased sustainability measures on all packaging, it not only forces manufacturers to comply but also requires forward & innovative thinking on a strategic packaging approach.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 26 October 2021
VIEW THE RECORDING | Increasing consumer awareness of health, animal welfare and environmental issues has driven the rapid growth in the consumption of vegan and vegetarian foods.
Read moreBy on 25 October 2021
VIEW THE RECORDING | It’s a wrap… we’ve come to the end of Dairy Standard Agency’s series of insightful monthly webinars for 2021. To round off the topics on the ins and outs of the local dairy industry, dairy packaging & labeling was explored in this final webinar.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 15 October 2021
It is such a simple activity – but vital for food safety in our facilities, and to keep our staff healthy. Today we review the basics of handwashing and how to ensure it is being done in your facility.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 14 October 2021
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has now launched an investigation into the possibility that Elgin Fruit Juice is the source of the apple juice involved in recent recalls.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 11 October 2021
Following routine quality tests, Woolworths is recalling Woolworths branded 100% APPLE JUICE 200 ml cartons (single boxes and six packs) with the best before date of 23, 28 and 29 March 2022.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 08 October 2021
Pioneer Foods is launching a recall of certain 100% apple juice products, sold under its LiquiFruit brand in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, and Ceres brand overseas
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