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SOUTH AFRICA – In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP), South African scientists have raised alarm bells over the presence of Listeria in the beef sector, sparking fears of a potential outbreak. The research, spanning from 2019 to 2020, examined the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in beef and beef products at various stages of…
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UGANDA – Despite growing concerns over the misuse of anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs in the fattening of pigs and chickens, pork and chicken sales in Uganda remain unaffected, according to local dealers. This alarming trend has raised concerns about potential risks to consumers and the need for urgent industry reform. Deogracias Agenonga, a shareholder of Kampala-based Pork Junction, revealed that business…
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KENYA – In a bid to manage the sugar supply crisis that has sent prices soaring to unprecedented levels, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has unveiled stringent regulations governing the importation of sugar under the country’s recent duty-free import initiative. These rules, announced on August 9, 2023, are designed to address the domestic sugar production deficit and prevent abuse…
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