Food Safety and Public Health Services
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Basic food safety tips for the festive season. The festive season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious meals, but it’s important to prioritise food safety amidst the excitement.
ASC Food Safety and Public Health Consultants did a comprehensive study to evaluate the microbiological safety of soft serve in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. Download the report.
SABC News interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to shed light on Food Safety regulations and the use of hazardous Pest Control chemicals in the food industry.
SABC News interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to shed light on the importance of Food Safety, including they hygienic handling of food, proper pest control, chemical usage and re-packaging of food.
Cape Talk Radio interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the dangers of “fake” food in South Africa.
Newzroom Afrika interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the importance of Spaza shop regulation in South Africa.
eNCA interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the risk of consuming expired food.
Milk and dairy products are a staple in most households. We use dairy as key ingredients in many foods and meals, as supplements in food products, and people drink milk on its own or in other beverages such as tea or coffee. Dairy products are incredibly rich in nutrients such …
Fish and fish products are prone to contamination mainly due the physiology of fish species, their habitat and handling practices. It’s no surprise then that they contribute to a large portion of foodborne illness incidents contributing to, on average, 6-8 % of all annually reported outbreaks. This is more than …
Microorganisms, or microbes, play an important role in breaking down natural matter in the environment. Without them, there would be a build-up of waste, and this wouldn’t be recycled back into the food chain. Because of their key job in continuing the natural recycling of nutrients, they are found basically …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the food industry primarily protects food from possible contamination by the food handler. Protective clothing may include: PPE may also be designed to protect food handler from possible injury and environmental conditions that could be detrimental to their health and well-being. It is important that …
Prohibition is the official act of denying, disallowing or preventing a person or an entity from carrying out specific activities. In terms of Regulation R638 of 2018, a prohibition on the handling and transportation of food may be issued by Environmental Health Inspectors (EHI). They may decide to issue a …
Food poisoning is a major problem in many parts of the world, and millions of people get sick because of contaminated food. Prevention of potential contamination with pathogens is a necessary measure to ensure consumer safety. In some cases, food poisoning can be fatal. This will be dependent on the …