The Gauteng Department of Health reported 207 cases of food-borne illness, including 10 deaths so far this year, prompting a campaign to educate informal vendors on food hygiene.
A health official educates a township vendor on proper food handling practices to ensure safety. Picture: SuppliedA surge in fatal food-borne illnesses - known as food poisoning - has put Gauteng 's informal businesses in the spotlight.
During the Qondis' isishishini lakho campaign in Ekurhuleni, MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile emphasised the necessity of providing informal enterprises with knowledge and tools to help them improve their operations, particularly in terms of food safety and handling. “I’ve learned the importance of packaging food items, including sauces, correctly. Moving forward, I will ensure that the shelf life of the product is visible on the label so that my customers know the food items I am selling are not expired,” Seshoka said.
Similar programs in Tshwane's Ga-Rankuwa community have brought essential information to residents' doorsteps, with a focus on proper food labelling, preparation, and storage. “I’m happy to have received information related to labelling. This is a step towards reaching the desired level of compliance as a business,” said Dladla.
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