Shopping Safely for Food in Light of Covid-19
Good handling of food during this Covid-19 pandemic is very important in preventing its spread. This is because the novel coronavirus can survive on different…
Food Safety
How Long Should Cooked Food be Refrigerated?
Food spoils occurs fastest when food is cooked. This is because the nutrients are exposed to more of the spoilage bacteria in this state. The…
Chinese Imported Fish Contaminated with Heavy Metals
Fish are a great source of lean protein and for that reason are usually recommended over red meats such as beef. The consumption of fish…
Unsafe Meat Preservative Used by Kenyan Butcheries
Red meat is the most consumed type of meat in the country. Of these, beef is most preferred and is readily available in most of…
Beware of Toxic Artificially Ripened Fruits
Fruits are widely loved and almost everyone has their favourite kind. They are sweet, flavourful and come in a wide spectrum of appealing colours. Still,…
Microwaves: How True are the Cancer and Phone Test Claims?
Microwaves are becoming a very common home appliance in Kenyan homes. They can also be found in our work places and in food shops thanks…
Why You Should Avoid Plastics When it Comes to Food
Plastics, thanks to their cheap availability, can be found almost everywhere nowadays. One such place is in our foods. From packaging, serving to even warming…
Aflatoxin – A Preventable Threat in Our Foods
Aflatoxin is probably not a new word to you if you live in Kenya. In different periods, we have seen and heard about people suffering…
Food Safety Tips for Kenyan Homes
How safe is the food you eat? That’s a question you should ask yourself one of this fine days. Why? The incidence of foodborne diseases…