Food Safety Africa Week 38 News

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Toxic pesticide usage still at large in Kenya, study shows

KENYA – A study conducted by Route to Food Initiative has revealed that Kenyan farmers continue to rely on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), jeopardizing food safety and the nation’s ecological balance.. . . . Read More

KALRO to boost agricultural productivity

KENYA – The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has launched a five-year initiative that seeks to provide farmers with climate-resilient-certified seeds and science-improved livestock breeds to enhance productivity. . . Read More

Ghana enhances weights and measures oversight

GHANA - Ghana has taken steps to align itself with international standards in metrology by appointing a “Custodian of Weights and Measures”. . . .Read More

WorldVeg, IFDC sign MoU to bolster food nutrition, security in Tanzania

TANZANIA - The World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have signed an agreement to advance research in crop production and fertilizer usage, with a primary focus on enhancing the productivity of vegetable farming in Tanzania. . . . Read More

Namibia's poultry sector on high alert as avian flu ravages South Africa

NAMIBIA - The Poultry Producers' Association (PPA) in Namibia has raised a red flag over the continued importation of chicken from South Africa amidst a severe avian flu outbreak in the neighboring country.. . . .Read More

GLOBAL NEWS HEADLINES

Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons in diets raise health concerns

EUROPE – A review, spanning a decade of research, suggests that dietary exposure to mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) can result in health concerns registering at an alarming 99-100% for toddlers and over 66% for other age groups. . . . Read More

Global surveillance paints grim picture of Salmonella AMR

GLOBAL – A study has painted a grim picture of Salmonella‘s evolving resistance to antibiotics, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures to combat the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in these pathogens. . . . Read More

Arizona and California LGMAs launch crop risk assessment tool

U.S - The Arizona and California Leafy Greens Marketing Associations (LGMA) have launched an innovative risk assessment tool to help farmers efficiently monitor field conditions and assess hazards in the surrounding environment. . . . Read More

Researchers develop 1-hour food safety test for viable bacteria

JAPAN - Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have come up with a technology that promises to redefine the landscape of food safety testing by offering a swift and efficient solution that could prevent potentially deadly foodborne illnesses. . . . Read More

California aims to plug FDA oversight loopholes for consumer well-being

U.S – The State Legislature of California has passed a bill to prohibit four hazardous chemicals in food associated with serious health risks. . . . Read More