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FILE: The Enterprise factory in Germiston. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Listeriosis

Tiger Brands looking at sale of processed meats business

By Reuters

Tiger Brands said in a stock market statement that the board had started formal due diligence on 6 November after receiving 'several indicative offers'.

  • Picture: Supplied.

    Tiger Brands revenue falls short after challenges at meat unit

    Tiger Brands had to suspend operations at its cold meat facilities last year in response to a deadly listeria outbreak, which resulted in recall and related costs. They have since reopened.

    1184 days ago
  • FILE: Tiger Brands CEO Lawrence MacDougall  (C) answers questions during a media briefing on the 4 March 2018. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Tiger Brands to fight listeria class action

    The listeriosis outbreak, the infection caused by the bacteria, killed more than 200 people in South Africa last year and was traced back to a factory run by Tiger Brands-owned Enterprise Foods.

    1219 days ago
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    Tiger Brands reopens meat plant after listeria outbreak

    South Africa issued a recall of all processed meat products called ‘polony’ and ordered the closure of some processing plants, after the disease killed more than 200 people.

    1350 days ago
  • FILE: A view of the listeria bacteria. Picture: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

    Lawyers for listeriosis claimants aim to file class action suit in new year

    This comes after a South Gauteng High Court granted Richard Spoor Attorneys the go ahead to sue Tiger Brands for damages and liability.

    1353 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the public gathered outside the Enterprise factory outlet in Germsiton to return their goods for refunds on 5 March 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Court gives go ahead for listeriosis class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands

    The class action suit currently covers more than 1,000 people affected by the outbreak who intend to sue for damages.

    1354 days ago
  • A view of the listeria bacteria. Picture: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

    Dept reassures listeria outbreak is over

    The reassurance from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries comes a month after Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi also announced that there is no longer listeria in South Africa.

    1402 days ago
  • Mohammed Omar, a Somali foreign national lost the contents of his spaza shop when it was looted during service delivery protests in Olievenhoutbosch. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [ANALYSIS] ‘Fake food’ in SA: myths, misinformation and not enough data

    Foreign shop-owners in South Africa are accused of selling counterfeit food and food beyond its sell-by date. These claims are driven by politically charged opinions, not evidence.

    1434 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the public gathered outside the Enterprise factory outlet in Germsiton to return their goods for refunds on 5 March 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Lawyers representing listeriosis victims want dept's buy-in to sue Tiger Brands

    The lawyers say they are waiting for a notice to be published this week to allow for their class-action lawsuit against Tiger Brands to go ahead.

    1438 days ago
  • FILE: A man drops meat hampers - packets containing multiple products that cost roughly R200 - with security officials outside the Enterprise factory in Germiston. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Tiger Brands doubts it will find origin of listeria bacteria at factories

    The retail giant’s reputation has been shattered after it was found to be the source of the listeriosis bacteria in March this year.

    1443 days ago
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    Tiger Brands can’t guarantee job security when production resumes

    The retail giant's reputation has been tarnished after it was identified as the source of the listeria bacteria in March this year.

    1443 days ago
  • FILE: A view of the listeria bacteria. Picture: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

    Motsoaledi: Health Dept to continue with emergency response to listeria

    On Monday, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the end of the listeriosis outbreak, saying that there has not been a new case reported in the last three months.

    1444 days ago
  • Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi briefs the media on listeriosis and counterfeit food on 3 September 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Motsoaledi: Dept hasn't found evidence of fake food at foreign-owned shops

    Motsoaledi was briefing the media on allegations of the sale of expired and counterfeit foods at township spazas.

    1444 days ago
  • Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gives a briefing on the listeriosis outbreak on 3 September 2018. Picture: EWN

    Motsoaledi hints at litigation over listeriosis outbreak

    Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi still wants those responsible for a deadly listeriosis outbreak to be held accountable after giving the all-clear on Monday.

    1444 days ago
  • Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and members from various sectors brief the media on listeriosis and counterfeit food. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Exact origin of listeria strain remains a mystery – Motsoaledi

    Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the end of the listeriosis outbreak does not mean the disease has disappeared.

    1444 days ago
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    Tiger Brands’ Polokwane operation still closed as dept awaits announcement

    Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that the there is no longer a listeria outbreak in the country.

    1444 days ago
  • Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi briefs the media on listeriosis and counterfeit food on 3 September 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    [WATCH] South Africans free to enjoy polony after listeriosis update

    Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that there is no longer a listeria outbreak in South Africa and added that all processed ready-to-eat meat products are now safe for consumption.

    1444 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi updates the media on listeria outbreak in South Africa. Picture: EWN

    Motsoaledi: No longer listeriosis outbreak in SA

    The minister added that all processed ready-to-eat meat products are now safe for consumption.

    1445 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Health Minister Motsoaledi to give update on listeriosis fight

    At least 180 people died from the food-borne disease earlier this year.

    1445 days ago
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