Urgent call for food safety in schools from Department of Basic Education

Durban — Addressing food safety, the Department of Basic Education has brought to light the critical issue of food poisoning incidents affecting schools and communities across South Africa. Using the department’s social media platforms, seasoned Nutritionist and Public Health Specialist from the Department, Mavis Ranwedzi urged vigilance and safety precautions to protect the wellbeing of vulnerable schoolchildren.“Food should be handled with the care of a science experiment, the way we handle food determines its safety,” she stated. Ranwedzi stressed the unfortunate reality that…