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By Food Focus on 24 April 2018
As we move forward from the 2018 Listeriosis Outbreak, what do YOU think is the most necessary measure that needs to be put in place to prevent similar outbreaks in the future? Give us your opinion.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 19 April 2018
The upsides and downsides of organisational culture - can there be too much of a good thing, and what are the challenges of that?
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 16 April 2018
So, love me or hate me, but I do like sushi. I do realise that this is a potentially hazardous food so what does a food safety person look for during sushi preparation?
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 04 April 2018
Updated | We have all come to know Listeria on a first name basis during the last few months. But time has come to make sure there is clear understanding on who is who in this family and why this pathogen is so important
Read moreBy Guest Author on 29 March 2018
I'm not sure about you, but as a food safety professional (and a consumer), I have noted an increased number of reported Listeria incidents in recent years. What concerns me is the fact that it is popping up in new food categories that have traditionally not been implicated - mak
Read moreBy Guest Author on 27 March 2018
In some situations in life we have a fight or flight reaction - even in business and our professional life. And then there is the Listeriosis saga in our industry. Interesting times. We want to protect our end consumer and brand name at nearly all costs... so we recall.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 23 March 2018
Imagine that the phone call comes or an email pops into your inbox – “Sir, we have been contacted by the health authorities and they say our product (polony) has been linked to illnesses and deaths. What do we do?”
Read moreBy Debbie Brandt of Progress Excellence on 16 March 2018
There is a lot of information circulating on our televisions, radios and social media platforms regarding the Listeriosis outbreak and what you as a consumer should do to protect yourself and your family.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 16 March 2018
Listeria for students - What is your hygiene practice in your kitchen at res or digs
Read moreBy Guest Author on 16 March 2018
In today’s uncertain times, many households are looking for a second income and very often the sale of food items may seem to be an easy way of making extra cash. But before you dive into this project, it is best to do your research and educate yourself on what is required. (Upda
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 15 March 2018
You have a great recipe for rusks, you want to sell at the local flea market or perhaps you would like to become a home chef? Whatever your food business may be, our two part article explain the process into 10 actionable steps for you.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 15 March 2018
You have a great recipe for rusks, you want to sell at the local flea market or perhaps you would like to become a home chef? Whatever your food business may be, our two part article explain the process into 10 actionable steps for you. The second part of our article looks at hy
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 12 March 2018
The last week has seen a record number of food safety articles in the press, on social media and all media channels. And it’s long overdue.It is always such a privilege to be able to provide comment on a story educating public on food safety issues...
Read moreBy Food Focus on 11 March 2018
Useful document from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases on How to Eradicate Listeria From Your kitchen or Small Shop
Read moreBy Food Focus on 11 March 2018
Bill Marler shared his insights with food industry professionals at the Food Focus listeria workshop in March 2018. We chatted with him about his visit to South Africa, the listeriosis outbreak and what this will mean for the food industry.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 04 March 2018
Official media release from the DOH names the source of the present listeriosis outbreak as the Enterprise food-production facility in Polokwane. Additionally, preliminary results show that several ready-to-eat processed meat products from the Enterprise facility located in Germi
Read moreBy Bridget Day on 04 March 2018
We may have discovered the source of the ST6 outbreak strain of Listeria - but the issue remains - food facilities need to up their game and address the risks in their facilities, because they are under the spotlight.
Read moreBy 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.
Read moreBy Food Focus on 28 February 2018
This document has been prepared to assist roleplayers in the South African dairy industry to proactively implement measures based on a pathogen control equation programme that is considered essential in the process of Listeria safe dairy production.
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 26 February 2018
We all know that VACCP and TACCP are part of the new requirements you need to comply with... just in case you needed a refresher, here is a list of tools and useful websites that you can refer to.
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