Morocco Continues Importing Algerian Dates Despite Health Concerns
24 June 2024
Morocco continues to import dates from Algeria, despite repeated alerts about the possible presence of carcinogenic substances in this product.
National Office for Health Security of Food Products
Bacterial Outbreak Identified as Cause of Sheep Deaths in Morocco’s Berrechid Province
5 June 2024
The deceased sheep in the province of Berrechid were victims of intestinal intoxication due to a strong reproduction of the Clostridium perfringens bacterium, revealed the (…)
Marrakech Restaurant Owners Demand Crackdown on Illegal Quad Tours Amid Health Concerns
16 May 2024
Faced with the anarchy of quad owners who organize dinners and shows in the Palmeraie of Marrakech, without authorization and in violation of hygiene standards, restaurant and (…)
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Marrakech Restaurant Leaves 2 Dead, 24 Ill; Safety Office Under Scrutiny
1 May 2024
Activists have reminded the competent authorities of their duty to protect Moroccans from the risks of food poisoning. This, after several people were admitted to the emergency (…)
Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreak in Marrakech Linked to Spoiled Meat at Snack Bar
27 April 2024
Two people are said to have died and 24 others were poisoned after eating at a snack bar in Marrakech. The spoiled meat served in the establishment would be the cause of the (…)
Morocco Sees Surge in Egyptian Potato Imports Amid Trade Tensions
22 April 2024
After canned tomatoes, potatoes from Egypt are flooding the Moroccan market. The country is, for the fifth consecutive year, the main African partner of the kingdom.
Morocco Battles Cochineal Infestation Threatening Vital Cactus Crops
18 April 2024
In Morocco, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken measures to limit the spread of the cochineal, a pest insect that attacks cactus crops.
Hepatitis A: a new batch of Moroccan strawberries intercepted in Spain
21 March 2024
The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in the European Union published a new alert on Friday, March 15, regarding the presence of hepatitis A in strawberries from (…)
Morocco Launches Investigation into Hepatitis A in Exported Strawberries
8 March 2024
The National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) has opened an investigation and taken preventive measures following the detection of the hepatitis A virus in Moroccan strawberries (…)
Moroccan Cafe Owners Deny Allegations of Chemical Additives in Coffee Amid Food Safety Controversy
19 January 2024
While the allegations of fraud made against them by a deputy of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) persist, the owners of cafes and restaurants are pointing the finger at (…)