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World Consumer Rights Day - 15 March 2019
By Food Focus on 15 March 2019
World Consumer Rights Day - 15 March 2019 - Trusted Smart Products
Precautionary Food Safety Alert
By Food Focus on 16 November 2018
Deli Spices have issued a precautionary food safety alert following the hijacking of a logistics truck carrying curing salt packs, which are harmful if not used correctly.
The dangers of a raw food pet diet - for you and for them
By Linda Jackson on 29 June 2018
Raw food pet diets are becoming an increasing trend, but their health claims are unsubstantiated say veterinary professionals, and may even be harmful. A recent chat with a vet shone a whole new light on the dangers of feeding raw food to your pets - both for you and for them.
Plastic Is Killing our Oceans – the Issues, Facts, and Possible Solutions
By Wendy Lipscomb on 28 June 2018
Approximately 40% of the world’s 7.6 billion people live within 62 miles (100km) of an ocean coast. For the other 60%, some of whom may never have even seen an ocean, the seas still play a vital role in their lives. Most importantly, the ocean is vital to the food chain.
Research Check: can tea towels cause food poisoning?
By The Conversation on 15 June 2018
Aside from being up to the task of drying our dishes, we don’t usually give the humble tea towel much thought. But now it’s being blamed for causing food poisoning
Food safety: are the sniff test, the five-second rule and rare burgers safe?
By The Conversation on 16 May 2018
There are many rules in food safety lore, some that have a basis in fact, and some that are purely grounded in convenience. But it’s important to look at the evidence to see which category common rules fall under.
How to keep Listeria out of your Refrigerator
By Bridget Day on 03 March 2018
You think you may have had products in your fridge which may have been be contaminated with listeria? So now what should you do? Here are some tips.
Listeria information for parents, teachers & preschools
By Linda Jackson on 22 January 2018
With back to school in full swing and the listeriosis outbreak still continuing, there is a lot of misinformation out there that can spread panic. So here is some practical information to help parents, teachers and preschools.
Safer food for those with HIV
By Bridget Day on 01 December 2017
On World AIDS Day it's useful to revisit the Department of Health's food safety guidelines for people with compromised immune systems, such those with HIV
Spike in Listeria infections in South Africa - why it matters
By The Conversation on 07 November 2017
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has received reports of a marked increase in the number of cases in South Africa in the last few months, mostly in Gauteng. The stats are now sitting at 190 confirmed cases across the country this year.
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