“Sanitation maintains or restores a state of cleanliness and promotes hygiene for prevention of foodborne illness.” — Appendix A Meat HACCP Regulation A properly planned and implemented cleaning and sanitation schedule are critical for any food business, from...
In a year, An estimated 1 out of 10 people will fall ill after eating contaminated food, with diarrheal diseases being the most common illness (WHO). The food sector today faces many challenges that may leave food vulnerable to contamination and other hazards, as it...
A recent outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa has many consumers concerned about possible food contamination and wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their families from this deadly disease. With over 850 confirmed cases, it is believed to be the...
Running a kitchen can be a demanding job without having to worry about pests jeopardising the health and well-being of customers, not to mention creating unsanitary working conditions for employees. Besides the risk to public health, pests also pose a serious threat...
Kitchen cleaning is a chore that many homeowners would prefer to keep quick and painless, but it’s important to make sure it’s done properly to ensure the ongoing health and safety of your family. In this article, we list the three kitchen cleaning mistakes that are...
The return of spring signals many things: warmer temperatures, blooming foliage, the all too familiar call of hadidas, and of course, spring-cleaning season. Indeed, there’s nothing like the beauty of nature to wake us up from hibernation and dust off the (literal)...
