Campylobacter in Foods: A Serious Food Safety Concern Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of bacterial foodborne illnesses globally, often linked to undercooked poultry and contaminated dairy or water. Testing for this bacteria is [...]
Understanding Food Microbiological Testing: Enumeration vs. Detection In food safety testing, two main methods are used to monitor bacteria: enumeration and detection. Each method serves a specific purpose, helping food producers maintain hygiene, safety, and [...]
Understanding the Causes of Food Contamination in South Africa Recent food poisoning incidents in South Africa have raised serious concerns about food safety in spaza shops, pop-up vendors, and homes. Tragically, these events, often linked [...]
The Certificate of Acceptability: A Must-Have for Food Premises The Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) is a critical legal requirement for any South African establishment handling, preparing, or serving food to the public. Issued under Regulation [...]
What Are Retention Samples and Why Are They Important? In a commercial kitchen, food retention samples are small portions of prepared food that are set aside and stored for potential future testing. Taken by kitchen [...]
Salmonella Testing in Foods: Protecting Consumer Health Introduction Salmonella is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness globally, affecting millions each year. Its frequent presence in food poisoning outbreaks makes routine testing essential for food [...]
Top 5 Mistakes in Commercial Kitchens and How to Fix Them Running a commercial kitchen requires careful attention to hygiene and safety. Even small mistakes in food handling or cleaning can lead to food borne [...]
The Importance of Hairnets in the Kitchen: Legal Requirements and Food Safety Risks Maintaining high hygiene standards in any kitchen is crucial for food safety. A key part of this is ensuring that everyone in [...]
Article: Debunking the Myth: Why Look, Smell, and Taste Aren't Enough for Food Safety Relying on how food looks, smells, and tastes to decide if it’s safe to eat is a common but risky habit. [...]
Essential Guide to Measuring and Recording Temperatures for Food Safety in a Commercial Kitchen Maintaining correct temperatures in a commercial kitchen is essential for food safety and legal compliance. Following Regulation R638 in South Africa [...]
