Alarm as more poisonous products hit the dinner tableKenyans are consuming food high in poisonous substances as unscrupulous farmers and traders take advantage of laxity in the enforcement of safety regulations. Aflatoxin is a poisonous substance produced by certain moulds, and is known to cause cancer. Jetlak Foods, the makers of Nuteez peanut butter, however, defended its products, saying it adhered to quality standards and had not received any indication from the Government that its products were unsafe. Livestock Principal Secretary Harry Kimutai said on Tuesday the Ministry of Agriculture was working on a law that would bring the animal feed industry under regulation. “The National Livestock Policy should be ready by March 31, for presentation to the Cabinet,” said Kimutai.

Source: Standard Digital January 31, 2019 21:04 UTC