South Africa

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Almost 900 foodborne disease incidents have been recorded, and 22 children have died across South Africa since September. President Cyril Ramaphosa said there had been 890 reported incidents of foodborne

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

More than 20 people are believed to have died in one South African province after consuming food from local shops. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the majority of deaths have

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2024

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

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

By News Desk

/ 30 Oct 2024

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Oct 2024

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Officials in South Africa have urged action after the deaths of five children linked to eating food from local shops. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Publisher’s Platform: More than six years after the largest Listeria outbreak victims have still not been compensated

— OPINION — This is a crime. We are now beyond six years from the date that the NICD announced the association between Tiger Brands’ polony products and the outbreak, and the

By Bill Marler

/ 10 Sep 2024

Publisher’s Platform: More than six years after the largest Listeria outbreak victims have still not been compensated

Review calls for the creation of a food safety agency in South Africa

South African researchers have recommended the creation of a single food safety authority to tackle food fraud and boost consumer health protection. They said a centralized national food control authority

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2024

Review calls for the creation of a food safety agency in South Africa

Foodborne sources suspected in fatal South African cases

Officials in South Africa have issued a warning after several cases of children falling seriously ill after eating different types of snacks. Authorities appealed for calm following reports claiming children

By News Desk

/ 28 Oct 2023

Foodborne sources suspected in fatal South African cases

Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

South African company Tiger Brands is to replace its chief executive officer CEO. Tiger Brands is still involved in a class action lawsuit for its alleged role in the world’

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2023

South African scientists sound warning after Listeria found in beef

South African researchers have warned about the risk of another outbreak after a study found Listeria in the beef sector. The study was conducted by scientists at the University of

By News Desk

/ 8 Sep 2023

South African scientists sound warning after Listeria found in beef

Publisher’s Platform: It has nearly been six years since over 1,000 people were sickened and over 200 died from Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa

A new journal article on the polony tragedy was just published: “Cost estimation of listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) occurrence in South Africa in 2017 and its food safety implications.” Some main

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Aug 2023

Publisher’s Platform: It has nearly been six years since over 1,000 people were sickened and over 200 died from Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

The real burden of foodborne disease and outbreaks in South Africa is not clear, according to a specialist from the country’s public health institute. Juno Thomas, from the National

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Jun 2022

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

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South Africa

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

Chemical linked to fatal poisoning in South Africa revealed

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Publisher’s Platform: More than six years after the largest Listeria outbreak victims have still not been compensated

Review calls for the creation of a food safety agency in South Africa

Foodborne sources suspected in fatal South African cases

Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

South African scientists sound warning after Listeria found in beef

Publisher’s Platform: It has nearly been six years since over 1,000 people were sickened and over 200 died from Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa

Expert shares insights into outbreak trends in South Africa

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