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Tiger Brands looking at sale of processed meats business
Tiger Brands said in a stock market statement that the board had started formal due diligence on 6 November after receiving 'several indicative offers'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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[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.
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Motsoaledi: No longer listeriosis outbreak in SA
The minister added that all processed ready-to-eat meat products are now safe for consumption.
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Health Minister Motsoaledi to give update on listeriosis fight
At least 180 people died from the food-borne disease earlier this year.
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Number of listeria cases shows steady decline, says NICD
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases reports the number of reported listeriosis cases across the country is steadily decreasing.
