South African officials have named the chemical behind the deaths of six children.
Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said the children from Naledi, Soweto, died of Terbufos ingestion. Terbufos is a chemical used in organophosphate insecticides to control insects and pests on some crops.
Those affected believe they fell sick
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Authorities in South Africa believe a chemical agent may be to blame for recent cases of illness in the country.
Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said a search is underway for the agent causing sickness. At least five schoolchildren are known to have died.
An ongoing investigation involves the National
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JOHANNESBURG — The Mathole family’s joy at expecting their first baby almost turned to tragedy with a month and a half in hospital when their child was infected with listeriosis.
Onkarabile Olerato Mathole was expected in December 2017 but ended up being born in October. He
Continue Reading Parents describe their baby’s ongoing treatment and their fears for his future
Bill Marler, the founder and publisher of Food Safety News, prominent food safety advocate, and America’s best-known foodborne illnesses attorney arrives in South Africa today to help push back against the largest Listeria outbreak in history.
Marler will speak Thursday at the Food Focus Listeria Conference in Johannesburg, where South
Continue Reading Food Safety News publisher on the ground in South Africa
