As pre-Carnival festivities surge each year, discussions are underway about implementing food inspections by the Central Board of Health (CBH) at these events.
Anticipating the growing feting culture in Antigua, Acting Chief Health Inspector Daryl Spencer mentioned expanding inspections to pre-Carnival fetes.
CBH aims to collaborate with event promoters to ensure safe food handling practices, aiming to minimize instances of food-borne illnesses among patrons.
Spencer noted success in their strategy of rapid pre-inspections for Carnival food vendors who violated regulations.
Ensuring food safety remains a priority, especially as the number of events increases, focusing on preventing food-borne illnesses linked to contaminated foods and beverages.(Observer)
