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Nigeria's food safety agency is proving that protective systems work when it matters most. While European formula brands face contamination concerns, Nigerian parents can breathe easy knowing local products remain safe.
International development program helps Nigerian cassava farmers meet global production standards. Two processing centers in Enugu State earned praise for cleanliness and safety practices that protect consumers.
Moroccan authorities intercepted over five tons of contaminated meat headed for markets during Ramadan, preventing a potential public health crisis. Quick action by the Royal Gendarmerie protected thousands of families from serious illness.
After a winter scare that hospitalized 26 babies across seven European countries, health officials confirm all affected infants have recovered and the contamination risk is now low. The swift recall and coordinated response prevented further harm while investigations continue.
A revolutionary tracking system turns food labels into real-time freshness monitors, potentially saving millions of tons of food from being thrown away unnecessarily. The technology launches across Europe next year.
A leading food scientist in Nigeria is pushing for urgent policy changes to ensure plant-based foods are free from toxic metals. Her research reveals that staple foods like rice and wheat contain dangerous levels of contamination.
Ghana is launching a nationwide typhoid vaccine program targeting food handlers, shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. The subsidized vaccine will be required for health certificates starting in coming weeks.
Mantaj Sidhu walked away from Google to grow safe, chemical-free vegetables for his family in India. Now 35 families receive fresh organic produce from his transparent farm subscription model.
Nigeria's food safety agency is enforcing a ban on tiny alcohol packets that contain up to 43% alcohol, seven times stronger than beer. The move aims to stop kids from accessing dangerously strong drinks sold for pocket change.
Beautiful falcons are protecting Michigan cherry orchards from pests while reducing foodborne illness risks by two-thirds. The natural solution saves farmers money and delights birdwatchers at the same time.
After two major baby formula recalls this month, investigators have traced the contamination to a single shared ingredient supplier. Parents can now get clearer guidance as officials work to prevent future incidents.
India's Tamil Nadu government is partnering with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Madras to understand how microplastics in everyday food packaging affect human health. The groundbreaking study follows alarming research showing plastic compounds were found in the blood of newborn babies.
Small falcons are making Michigan cherries safer to eat by scaring away songbirds that contaminate fruit with harmful bacteria. The natural solution is cheaper than pesticides and helps struggling falcon populations too.