Tiger Brands expected to fork out millions over 2017 listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands has agreed to interim payments for victims of the 2017 listeriosis outbreak, despite the class action lawsuit still being unresolved.
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KZN announces bold interventions to tackle food poisoning, spaza shop safety
Recent food poisoning incidents have highlighted systemic challenges in the informal food sector, where regulation and enforcement have been uneven.
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Watch: Terbufos found at spaza shop linked to Siyabonga Mnisi’s death
The toxic substance is banned for household use and has been implicated in similar food poisoning cases across the country.
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Foodborne illnesses declared a national disaster in South Africa
Declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster enables the government to marshal resources across departments to address the crisis comprehensively.
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Gauteng police on high alert after Diepkloof child dies from eating spaza shop snacks
The boy’s family informed authorities that he displayed worrying symptoms after consuming a snack purchased from a local spaza shop.
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Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores.
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Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
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Imekhaya Primary pupils survive horror poisoning after eating spaza shop snacks [video]
Nine pupils from Imekhaya Primary School, in Mossel Bay, fell terribly ill after sharing a packet of chips bought from a spaza shop.
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Government to launch public education campaign on food safety
Testing confirmed that Terbufos was present in samples taken from spaza shops and in food packaging linked to the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto.
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Ramaphosa announces interventions to deal with ‘poisonous’ spaza shops
To address the crisis, Ramaphosa announced a comprehensive plan consisting of immediate, medium-term, and long-term measures:
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Food borne poisoning claims 23 lives
This is according to Premier Panyaza Lesufi who on Sunday updated residents on the implementation of by-laws to govern spaza shops.
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Gauteng government halts all food sales near schools over safety concerns
Gauteng is tightening safety controls and suspending food sales around schools following severe foodborne illness cases.
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Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards
Some of the things confiscated at one of the shops illegally occupying municipal land in Alra Park include spices and snacks and expired sour milk and meat.
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Bushbuckridge toddler death linked to alleged food poisoning
A two-year-old boy in Bushbuckridge has died from suspected food poisoning, while authorities investigate the cause amid growing concerns over similar incidents in South Africa.
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Enzani Primary School pupils hospitalised after consuming snacks
The children, aged between six and 12, complained of severe stomach pains shortly after eating the snacks.
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Naledi children deaths: No toxic chemicals found in spaza shop snacks
Shocking developments reveal no toxic chemicals in spaza shop snacks believed responsible for the deaths of six Naledi children.
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Ngaqa Primary pupils reportedly rushed to hospital over mass food poisoning
Reports of a mass food poisoning incident at Ngaqa Primary in KZN have surfaced, allegedly linked to snacks bought from a vendor.
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Bronkhorstspruit pupils rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning
Several pupils from a Bronkhorstspruit school were rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning, while unrest linked to foreign-owned spaza shops continues in Sharpeville. Here’s what we know.
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Mass food poisoning leaves 70 West Rand pupils hospitalised
Over 70 West Rand pupils are hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at a school camp. Here’s everything we know.
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Ottawa delivery biker collapses from poisoned pie
A delivery biker in Ottawa, KZN, collapsed after consuming a poisoned pie allegedly given to him by an ex-colleague.
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Woolworths initiates emergency recall of peanut butter ice cream
Woolworths has initiated an emergency recall of its peanut butter ice cream due to high Aflatoxin levels. Here’s everything you must know.
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Peanut butter recall: House of Natural Butters ordered to remove products from shelf
The peanut butter recall was triggered by the discovery of aflatoxin levels surpassing the legally permissible limits.
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Tsakane riots: Foreign-owned spaza shops targeted after death of Grade 1 pupil
A spaza shopowner, fortunate he was not targeted in the Tsakane riots, watched on helplessly as looters raided his outlet, destroying his entire inventory.
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Brakpan spaza shops on edge after Grade 1 girl dies from food poisoning
Brakpan spaza shops are under immense pressure over the death of a Grade 1 pupil who died after consuming biscuits sold by a foreign merchant.
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Brits tragedy: Two children die after consuming chicken feet meal
Brits authorities are probing a bizarre case where two children mysteriously died after eating chicken feet.
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Vredefort community under heavy police watch after suspicious deaths of two toddlers
The deaths of two toddlers in Vredefort have triggered a heavy police presence in the community amid ongoing investigations and simmering tensions.
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Mystery Soweto food poisoning outbreak claims two more lives
This tragedy follows a similar incident days earlier, where two four-year-old children in Soweto died, reportedly after eating biscuits from a foreign-owned spaza shop.
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Nestle Kit Kat recall: These chocolate bars could have glass pieces in them
Quality and safety checks found that these chocolate bars could have glass shards in them.
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Howe Instant Noodles investigated for links to ‘noodle deaths’
The Consumer Commission found reasonable suspicion to believe the Howe Instant Noodles supplier distributed unsafe goods.