Start 2019 on the right foot and prepare yourself and your team for the new year by understanding food safety for your kitchen or food factory. 2018 will be a year to remember with the Listeriosis outbreak taking the main focus for food safety in South Africa. 2018 also saw the shocking news that our […]
Read MoreFCS Tips For Preparing For The Festive Season
We are well on our way through the festive season. As we well know, this means greater volumes of food are prepared, served and eaten. With this, there are increased risks to food safety. FCS provides some tips for preparing for the festive season. What are the risks to food safety during this period? Increased […]
Read MoreLegionella : Fish Ponds and Aquatic Life
Scombroid food poisoning, also known simply as scombroid, is a food-borne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish.
Read MoreMinister Dies of Legionnaires Disease
It is with sad news that the Environmental Affairs Minister Bomo Edna Edith Molewa from South Africa succumbed to Legionnaires disease on 22 September 2018. This shows that Legionnaires is real and is a dangerous disease. What are Legionella bacteria? Legionella (legionnaires disease causing bacteria) are a species of bacteria that grow and live in water. […]
Read MoreScombroid Poisoning : A Quick FCS Guide
Scombroid poisoning, also known simply as scombroid, is a food-borne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish. Symptoms may include flushed skin, headache, itchiness, blurred vision, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea. Onset of symptoms is typically 10 to 60 minutes after eating and can last for up to two days Scombroid poisoning is caused by the […]
Read MoreListeriosis Outbreak in South Africa Officially Over
The Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced that the Listeriosis outbreak has drawn to close.
Read MoreDry Storage : Simple Rules For Effective Food Safety
Attention to detail is often found lacking in the dry good storage area in kitchens. It has often been thought that as long as the foods are properly labelled, protected from overhead leakages and the area is kept in a “broom clean” condition, that it met with regulations. However, there are a few simple rules […]
Read MoreExtraction Canopy – A Potential Fire Hazard?
Cleaning of the extraction canopy is essential on both hygiene and fire safety grounds. Although a greasy extraction canopy may not increase the risk of food poisoning, the greasy deposits and build-up inside an extraction canopy is a great breeding ground for all types of bacteria. The contaminated grease may drip from the canopy, and […]
Read MoreHow Important Is Access To Water In The Kitchen?
The rules or guidelines of any food safety system are fundamentally drawn from how micro-organisms (MOs) “behave” and grow. By nature these guidelines become non-negotiable as the MOs in essence set the rules.
Read MoreKitchens Undergoing Renovations : Tips & Advise
For clients opening new units or renovating/rethinking existing units, below are some tips to ensure common “startup” design issues are addressed before facilities go into operation.
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