Tag: food safety
Nigeria Joins Global Food Safety Day 2026 Campaign to Reduce Disease Burden
Nigeria's NAFDAC joins WHO's World Food Safety Day 2026 campaign with theme "From burden to solutions - safe food everywhere."…
WHO: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses Annually, Children Face Triple Risk
New WHO data reveals children under 5 face triple the risk of foodborne illness compared to older populations. Unsafe food…
Listeria Outbreak in Pregnant Women Linked to Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Reveals Food Safety Gaps
Seven pregnant women across four states developed listeriosis from contaminated ready-to-eat sandwiches, highlighting critical gaps in food safety protocols. Whole…
How Georgia Outpaced Global Supply Chain Chaos During the 2026 Nestlé Infant Formula Crisis
Georgia's National Food Agency responded faster than many larger nations to the January 2026 Nestlé infant formula recall by synthesising…
High Heat Cooking Creates Cancer-Causing Compounds in Everyday Foods, Scientists Find
Scientists have identified cancer-causing compounds called PAHs that form in foods during high-heat cooking methods like grilling and frying. The…
NAFDAC Investigation Finds Popular Nigerian Bread Safe Despite Extended Shelf Life
Nigeria's NAFDAC investigation clears BON bread manufacturer of safety concerns after social media complaints about 14-day shelf life. The regulator…