Aflatoxins (AFs), carcinogenic byproducts of fungi contaminating maize and other crops, can be carried over into meat and milk when aflatoxin-contaminated crops are fed to livestock. People who consume such animal products are exposed to the toxins. To assess the aflatoxin contamination status in...
Kirino, Y.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessment of fungal toxins in the dairy value chain and potential risk to human health in Kenya]
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Assessment of fungal toxins in the dairy value chain and potential risk to human health in Kenya
Background: The main objective of this study was to assess the safety of beef
biltong produced and marketed by formal and informal channels and opportunities
for processing and marketing of biltong by small scale cattle farmers. Processing
biltong from communal cattle slaughtered at a small sc...
Zyl, E.L. van
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Hazard identification and characterization for quality control of biltong through application of appropriate microbiology and biotechnology methods]
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Hazard identification and characterization for quality control of biltong through application of appropriate microbiology and biotechnology methods
In Tanzania, more than 80% of the milk consumed is marketed as loose, raw milk. On the other hand, the practice of boiling milk before consumption is very common. The study was carried out to establish food safety status of informally marketed milk including boiled milk. Milk samples were collect...
Kilango, K.
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Makita, K.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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[Boiled milk, food safety and the risk of exposure to milk borne pathogens in informal dairy markets in Tanzania]
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Boiled milk, food safety and the risk of exposure to milk borne pathogens in informal dairy markets in Tanzania
Background: In Tanzania, ‘nyama-choma’ (roast beef) and ‘kuku-choma’ (roast chicken)
are popular ready-to-eat foods served in beer bars. A separate risk assessment for
thermophilic Campylobacter in Arusha showed that the incidence rate was 6.4 people
(90% CI: 3.4-10.4) per 1000 peopleper day but ...
Toyomaki, H.
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Ishihara, K.
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Sanka, P.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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Makita, K.
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[An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken sold and hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania.]
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An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken sold and hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania.
marketed by smallholder farmers in peri-urban wards of Temeke Municipality, Dar es Salaam Tanzania between January 2010 to March 2010. Methods: A total of 120 milk samples from farmers (n=69), milk vendors (n=7) and milk kiosks (n=44) were collected from four randomly selected wards to assess pre...
Kilango, K.
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Makita, K.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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[Food safety in milk markets of smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A case study of peri-urban wards in Temeke]
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Food safety in milk markets of smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A case study of peri-urban wards in Temeke
Fokou, G.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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Bonfoh, Bassirou
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[Proof of One Health concept: Towards capacity building and intersectoral interventions]
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Proof of One Health concept: Towards capacity building and intersectoral interventions
BACKGROUND: In Mozambique, the risk to human health of consuming poultry meat obtained from both the formal and informal market is unknown. Poultry is a major component of the diet and a valuable and affordable source of protein for all levels of society in Mozambique, because red meat is expensi...
Muchangos, A.C.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Matusse, H.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Prerequisites for HACCP in small-scale poultry production in Maputo, Mozambique]
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Prerequisites for HACCP in small-scale poultry production in Maputo, Mozambique
In South Africa, safety of animal derived food is fragmented, which complicates implementation at national, provincial and local level. Different aspects fall under the Departments of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI...
Molefe, S.M.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Botha, C.J.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[A critical review of food safety legislation and policy applicable to products of animal origin in South Africa]
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A critical review of food safety legislation and policy applicable to products of animal origin in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The meat obtained from trophy hunting, culling and harvesting indigenous game animals has been used in the past by biltong (traditional dried meat) hunters, local butchers and for export markets. The edible by-products, currently discarded, could be used as a renewable source of prote...
Ramrajh, S.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Heeb, A.W.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Participatory risk analysis to ensure food safety of edible offal from game meat]
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Participatory risk analysis to ensure food safety of edible offal from game meat
The South African food safety and animal food control systems are developed and enforced by three government departments: Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Animal health relies heavily on veterinary dru...
Molefe, S.M.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Botha, C.J.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Situation analysis on South African animal medicines, animal health and animal residues in foodstuffs]
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Situation analysis on South African animal medicines, animal health and animal residues in foodstuffs