Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has called for farmers to have detailed knowledge preventing aflatoxins

Published 2020년 7월 31일

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The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is urging farmers in regions known for high aflatoxin contamination to take steps to prevent the spread of the toxin. TBS Food Safety Officer, Dr Candida Shirima, recently provided education on aflatoxins and its health effects to farmers in Handeni and Kilindi districts. The agency is emphasizing the importance of adhering to safety measures at every stage of crop production, from field to processing. Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain fungi and can cause acute and chronic health issues if consumed. Preventive measures include planting approved seeds, clearing fields properly, and using insecticides.

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THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has called for farmers to have detailed knowledge on procedures to be observed in order to prevent the spread of aflatoxins in the crops’ production chain. This was said by the TBS Food Safety Officer, Dr Candida Shirima while explaining how the standard watchdog imparted knowledge on aflatoxins to farmers in Handeni and Kilindi districts in Tanga region. “TBS has the mandate to educate the society on food safety issues in the country and it is from this backdrop that provided awareness to Handeni and Kilindi farmers on aflatoxins, its side effects as well as the preventive measures to curb the spread,” she said. Dr Shirima said TBS provided education to Handeni and Kilindi farmers because the districts are located in the belt that supports the growth and spread fungus that produce aflatoxins in the food crops like maize and groundnuts. She added, it was also important to provide awareness on aflatoxins to farmers in the country because it is ...

Source: Dailynews