Preventing Pest-Related Food Contamination in South Africa Pest control is a critical aspect of food safety in South Africa. Food production facilities must implement proactive measures to prevent contamination, comply with regulations, and maintain high [...]
How to Get Your Restaurant Kitchen Approved in South Africa Starting a restaurant is exciting, but before serving your first dish, your kitchen must meet South Africa’s legal food safety requirements. Compliance ensures food safety, [...]
Unpasteurised Dairy: Understanding the Risks & Why Pasteurisation Matters Dairy is a staple in many diets, but the debate over pasteurised vs unpasteurised (raw) dairy continues. While some consumers believe raw dairy has health benefits, [...]
What is Staphylococcus aureus? Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium commonly found on human skin and in nasal passages. While usually harmless, certain strains can produce toxins that cause food poisoning when present in contaminated food. [...]
Lactobacillus in Food: Benefits, Risks & Why Testing Matters What is Lactobacillus? Lactobacillus is a beneficial bacterium widely used in fermented foods and dairy products. It enhances flavour, texture, and preservation in products like yogurt, [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
