Sep 19, 2023 | Food Safety Africa Magazine

FDA’s bold agenda revolutionizes animal, veterinary product regulation

Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023

U.S – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled an ambitious Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda aimed at modernizing its approach to evaluating and supporting innovative animal and veterinary products. This visionary agenda encompasses a wide array of advancements, from cell-cultured ingredients for animal feed to cutting-edge technologies that promise to revolutionize the world of veterinary medicine. At…

China study unveils insights into Bacillus cereus outbreaks, urges food safety measures

Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023

CHINA – In a comprehensive decade-long study, researchers in China have delved into the sources and factors behind Bacillus cereus outbreaks, shedding light on crucial data that can guide efforts to prevent foodborne cases caused by this pathogen. The study, using data from the National Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System spanning from 2010 to 2020, unraveled a total of 419…

Cassava production in Tanzania to remain afloat following the success of an AI app for early detection of diseases

Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023

TANZANIA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has praised the success of using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to detect cassava pests and prone diseases as the country bets on increasing production. Dubbed the ‘NuruAI’, the software can recognize diseases like cassava mosaic, cassava brown streak, and any damage by red and green mites, as well as provide…