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An attack affecting refrigeration at about 700 French supermarkets forced food to be discarded, bringing cybersecurity directly into the food-safety conversation. Read the story: techpalateinsights.com/cyber… #FoodSafety #Cybersecurity #ColdChain #FoodRetail #TechPalateInsights

Cyberattack hits refrigeration at about 700 French supermarkets - TechPalate Insights

Attackers remotely altered temperature and defrost settings, forcing retailers to destroy fresh and frozen food and exposing a poorly recognised food-safety risk in connected cold-chain equipment....

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Laboratory findings following Madagascar’s workplace outbreak identified excessive E. coli, moulds, and yeasts. Here’s what is known: techpalateinsights.com/madag… #FoodSafety #FoodborneIllness #ContractCatering #Madagascar #TechPalateInsights See less
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AflaLivre reports producing nearly 200 tonnes of Aflasafe at its Mozambique plant, supplying three Southern African countries. techpalateinsights.com/aflal… #Aflatoxin #Aflasafe #Biocontrol #FoodSafety #TechPalateInsights
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“Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” But does the person using that food innovation understand how it works, its limits and what to do next? Clear communication belongs in the innovation process. Happy #WorldFoodDay from TechPalate Insights.
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Can a portable box identify risky grain before it reaches the laboratory? Aflabox has raised €1.35 million to certify and scale its UV grain-screening system, with Kenya and Nigeria among its priority markets. techpalateinsights.com/aflab… #FoodSafety #Aflatoxin
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The 2026–2030 strategy promises stronger surveillance, laboratory capacity, and enforcement after a nationwide assessment identified lead and cadmium failures in selected food and consumer products. techpalateinsights.com/ghana… #heavymetals #lead #cadmium #ghana #fdaghana
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Kenya has been elected to the Council of the International Organization for Standardization for the 2027–2031 term after receiving the highest number of votes in a five-country contest. techpalateinsights.com/kenya… @KEBS_ke, @isostandards #isocouncil #Kenya #foodquality #foodsafety

Kenya elected to ISO Council for 2027–2031 after topping five-country vote - TechPalate Insights

KEBS Director-General Esther Ngari will lead Kenya’s representation on ISO’s core governance body, giving the country a formal role in strategic and policy decisions. The position does not, however,...

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Laboratory testing found high methanol concentrations in drinks linked to 182 cases in Ondo State. techpalateinsights.com/48-di… @NafdacAgency #Laboratorytesting #alcohol #methanol #Foodsafety #TechPalateInisghts #Nafdac
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More than three-quarters of the cold stores examined during a nationwide inspection drive in Liberia recorded temperatures outside prescribed safe ranges. techpalateinsights.com/liber… #Coldstorage #TemperatureControl #Liberia #Foodsafety #TechPalateInsights
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Guinea has received seven rapid food-testing kits intended for use at key land crossings and Conakry’s conventional port. techpalateinsights.com/guine… #FoodSafety #Guinea #WestAfrica #RapidTesting #BorderControl #TechPalateInsights
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Uganda is seeking comments on seven ISO 22002:2025 standards covering food, feed, packaging, catering, retail, and logistics. techpalateinsights.com/ugand… @UNBSug #Uganda #UNBS #ISO22002 #FSSC22000 #PRPs #foodmanufacturing #foodpackaging
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Two suspected illegal drinks sites have been closed in Badagry amid public concern over counterfeit foods and questions about Nigeria’s enforcement system. techpalateinsights.com/niger… #Nigeria #NAFDAC #foodfraud #beveragesafety #productlabelling #consumerprotection #foodsafety
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Kenya has warned that El Niño rains could contaminate water, increase aflatoxin risk, disrupt refrigeration, and expose food in flooded markets. techpalateinsights.com/kenya… @MOH_Kenya #foodsafety #Kenya #ElNiño #aflatoxin #watersafety #coldchain #foodinspections
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Food safety goes far beyond what we see on our plates; it is the trust and understanding that shape every meal. @techpalate Watch full conversation youtu.be/yzA7VZsgLrE?si=tk6m… #VoicesThatCrossBorders #FoodScience #FoodSafety #ConsumerAwareness #ScienceForSociety #FoodSystems
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You see a post saying a food product is unsafe or has been recalled. Where do you go to find out if it's actually true? We're exploring how people across African countries find, trust and report food information. Take the survey. forms.gle/Ne9TSKnXGVqGeSND9
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KEBS KENYA
@KEBS_keSep 2
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Get ready for yet another unforgettable and exciting moment at the Kenya Quality Awards Ceremony 2026! 🎉🏆 An evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, recognizing outstanding achievements, and bringing together champions of quality! Would you like to be part of this prestigious celebration? This is your chance to join us for an amazing evening filled with recognition, celebration, networking, and unforgettable memories! 📍 Venue: Argyle Grand Hotel 📅 Date: 18th September 2026 🕕 Time: Starting from 6:00 PM 🎟️ Register with us today and secure your slot! Don’t be left behind — come and be part of the celebration of excellence! 🏆✨ #KenyaQualityAwards2026 ^FMA
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KEBS KENYA
@KEBS_keAug 25
For SMEs, standards aren’t just about compliance they’re a pathway to quality, credibility and bigger markets. #ARSOGA32 ^FMA
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KENAS
@KENASgokeAug 12
Don’t miss the KENAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation Training happening 19–21 August 2026 at the KENAS Offices, Nairobi. Build competence. Strengthen your accreditation readiness. #KENAS #ISO17025 #LaboratoryAccreditation
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@KENASgokeAug 7
Strengthen your laboratory's competence with the KENAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation Training. Join us from 19th–21st August 2026 at the KENAS Offices, Nairobi, for a practical training designed to equip testing and calibration laboratory personnel with the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and support accreditation readiness. 📅 19–21 August 2026 📍 KENAS Offices, Nairobi 💰 KES 69,740 (VAT Inclusive) Secure your place today and take a step towards achieving internationally recognized laboratory excellence. #KENAS #ISO17025 #LaboratoryAccreditation #TestingLaboratories #CalibrationLaboratories #QualityInfrastructure #Competence @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE
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Kenya has a new Food & Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. The bigger question is... Now what? Find out in the first edition of #TechPalateExplains techpalateinsights.com/kenya…
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FoodSafety4Africa@fs4africaJun 10
🌍On 8 July 2026, @fs4africa , #FCI4Africa, @EU_AU_Uprise and @Healthy4A will come together to co-organise the virtual #WorldFoodSafetyDay Symposium 2026. 🔗Register here: foodsafety4africa.eu/fs4afri… #FoodSystems #HorizonEurope
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