Food Safety Matters

24/04/2026

Why Food Safety Matters 😭

Six mourners died and dozens fell ill after eating food served at a funeral in Mmotong‑wa‑Bogobe village near Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday.

Read on https://tinyurl.com/3y8wwynw

22/04/2026

Food safety training made simple and affordable! Visit www.foodsafetymatters.co.za for more info.

14/03/2026

09/03/2026

Why Food Safety Matters 🧐

’n Vrou van Somerset-Wes is diep geskok nadat ’n lewende kokkerot uit ’n varsgemaakte toebroodjie gekruip het wat sy by die Superspar Stellenbosch gekoop het – nadat sy reeds ’n hap daarvan gevat het.

📌 Lees meer hier: https://brnw.ch/21x0AvZ

06/03/2026

A food poisoning event may have far reaching consequences. 🦠🤒☠️

Keep you customers safe! Ensure your staff gets regular training in food safety and hygiene.

South African strongman Rayno Nel has withdrawn from the Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio after contracting salmonella.

05/03/2026

👉 Fact: It’s not possible to smell or taste food poisoning bacteria. We love your enthusiasm but if you’re in doubt, chuck it out. 🗑️
More on food poisoning: www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/food-poisoning

05/03/2026

Eastern Cape Food Industry - please take note!

Support this initiative to establish a SAAFoST branch in the EC 👏

🔹 SAAFoST Eastern Cape Lecture & Networking Breakfast 🔹

Join us at Nelson Mandela University for the inaugural Eastern Cape lecture and networking breakfast.

📅 11 March 2026 | 🕖 07:15 – 10:00
📍 NMU Conference Centre, Summerstrand, Gqeberha

Featuring:
Alrina Fourie (IMCD): Food’s Silent Engineer – Enzymes?!
Roslynn Steenkamp (PepsiCo): The Fibre Advantage – Wholegrains Up Close

💡 Cost: R230 (incl. VAT)
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3yxfyx8m

A morning of knowledge-sharing, professional insights, and meaningful connections.

21/02/2026

From students to superheroes 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

A fantastic day spent with the The Ray Mhlaba Skills Training Centre Hospitality students, unpacking Basic Food Safety for the Food Handler and exploring seven easy steps to becoming food safety heroes.

Knowledge is the first line of defence in food safety 👏

18/02/2026

10/02/2026

Important! Please take note of below recall notice issued yesterday.

06/02/2026

Attention Food Industry Professionals!🧑‍🔬
Very handy (and free) resource by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. You’re welcome 😁

Have you explored the AIFST Food Science & Technology Dictionary yet?

The Dictionary is an evolving, alphabetical collection of commonly used terms, offering clear definitions and explanations to help you navigate the specialised language of food science and technology.

But this is just the beginning — and we need your help!
🔹 Spotted a “lost word” or a key term that’s missing?
🔹 Got some technical jargon that deserves a place in the Dictionary?

We’re inviting our community to help grow and shape this living resource.

Share your suggestions in the comments below or email us at aifst@aifst.com.au.

Let’s keep building this valuable resource together!

The Dictionary lives in the AIFST Knowledge Hub on our website — visit today and join the conversation: https://www.aifst.asn.au/Education-and-Training

17/12/2025

Thinking of buying Dubai-style chocolate this Christmas? Some may contain allergens not listed on the label.
If you have food allergies, or are buying for someone with allergies, our advice is to avoid these products. We’re working with local authorities and food businesses to remove unsafe products.
We'll continue to keep you updated. Find out more here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/fsa-issues-a-precautionary-warning-to-people-with-allergies-not-to-eat-dubai-style-chocolate