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By Testo South Africa SANAS Calibration Lab JHB on 05 June 2017
In the first of our Food safety in the Food service sector articles we discuss the importance of temperature control. Whether it’s a burger by whatever name or gourmet French cuisine a-la-carte, temperature is a common denominator and has a huge impact on food safety
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 07 April 2017
Someone asked me a question today about what we as consumers can do about protecting ourselves from everyday products that are not packaged or handled properly before they get to the shelf? A though provoking question indeed given the recent press on alleged food safety breaches.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 24 January 2017
We often don’t stop to think that the meal we’re eating may be our last - but foodborne illness is a real risk. In the final part of this article we are given a sobering reminder of the dangers of ice.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 17 January 2017
We often don’t stop to think that the meal we’re eating may be our last due but foodborne illness is a real risk. In part 2 of this article we are given practical tips for how to combat the problem of cross contamination in a food service or restaurant facility.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 08 December 2016
The Journal of Foodservice Business Research published a study indicating that restaurant managerial staffers have a lot to learn when it comes to food allergies -even those who have gone through training. How would you compare?
Read moreBy Guest Author on 07 December 2016
In today’s fast-paced world, we often don’t stop to think that the meal we’re eating may be our last. It’s not a pleasant thought and it is easier to dismiss the notion as something that happens to other people in a far-off place. However, each year it is a reality for...
Read moreBy Linda Jackson on 30 October 2016
You run a 5-star kitchen and churn out the best gourmet dishes. Your kitchen is probably tiny and comes equipped with hot tempered executive chefs armed with sharp knives. Health and safety in this environment – a piece of cake! Check out the Department of Labour's views on this.
Read moreBy Guest Author on 18 October 2016
Working in a food establishment means direct contact with food. This brings about a number of risks which need to be managed to prevent cross-contamination of food which could make customers ill. Here are some of the questions which food establishments need to be asking...
Read moreBy Guest Author on 18 September 2016
If you ask family and friends about strange objects found in food, I’m sure you would hear many horror stories. We have seen newspaper articles in the past of glass, nuts and bolts, soft and hard plastic and more recently posts on social media. This article reminds us of the ofte
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