DStv Channel 403 Friday, 22 November 2024

Discussion | Food Safety | Chemical linked to food poisoning crisis identified

 

DURBAN - Police have arrested four suspects in possession of a chemical with possible links to Gauteng's food poisoning cases.

This is according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, who says health officials have identified a chemical used in the manufacturing of foods stocked by some spaza shops.

READ: Boy dies after allegedly eating spaza shop snacks

There has been a surge in suspected food poisoning incidents in Gauteng, some of which have claimed children's lives.

Parliament’s Portfolio committee on Health's Chairperson Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo spoke to eNCA. 

 

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