NAFDAC To Train Vendors, Farmers On Poisonous Cassava

                                     

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says, the agency will sensitise farmers in Kogi and Ondo state on how to handle the process of cassava from the farms to consumers’ table so as to prevent its poisoning, as regards the death of 9 people in the states.

Food Poison? Clean Your Fridge!

                   

About one-quarter of food-borne illnesses can be stopped before they start, simply by being more vigilant about fridge and kitchen cleanliness.

There are many viral, bacterial and parasitic agents that cause food poisoning, with some of the most commonly known being salmonella, Escheridia coli (E. coli) and listeria. Equally as gross is the fact that illnesses like rotavirus and Hepatitis A can actually be passed from an infected food handler to the product, putting the consumer at significant risk.

Cleaning your Refrigerator will help you make space and avoid turning the appliance into a cold dustbin. First, regularly review the contents of your fridge and get rid of leftovers and foods that have passed their expiration dates. If you aren't sure whether something's still good or not, just toss it in the trash.