Why is Food Hygiene Important?
Reading Time: 6 minutesFood Hygiene, otherwise known as Food Safety can be defined as handling, preparing and storing food or drink in a […]
Food Storage In The Fridge Could Be Your Biggest Risk In Food Safety
Reading Time: 5 minutesFood storage in the fridge is one of the most important principles in food safety. Perishable foods by its very nature does not last as long as we would like. This is why we need to keep foods in the fridge. To prolong the time it takes for food to go off.
But keeping foods in the fridge is not just about the temperature and the cold chain. It is also about storing foods in a way that prevents contamination and food poisoning. One of the biggest problems in the kitchen fridge is storage space. The fridge is probably one of the most cramped spaces you’ll find. Everything from ready to eat meals, raw meats and veg to dairy and sauces all need to be stored in a fridge to ensure that foods do not expire before the use by date.
3 Easy Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning In The Kitchen
Reading Time: 2 minutesPreventing food poisoning in the kitchen is the ultimate goal of hygiene and food safety standards. No one wants to […]
Science Behind The Listeriosis Outbreak South Africa
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen a foodborne disease outbreak is detected, such as the Listeriosis outbreak in South Africa. Health officials and scientists work quickly to collect as much information as possible to find out what is causing it, so they can take action to prevent more people from all ill.
The Listeriosis outbreak in South Africa included scientists from the NICD, Department of Health (DoH) and a few private laboratories.