ConsumerAffairs Jamaica

04/09/2026

BEFORE YOU FEED YOUR BABY INSTANT FORMULA, DO THIS:
1. Wash your hands well before preparing bottles or feeding your baby.
2. Clean and sanitize the preparation area.
3. Wash and sanitize bottles before you prepare the formula.
4. Infant formula can be served at room temperature but if you choose to warm baby's bottle, never use a microwave. Microwaves heat milk and food unevenly, resulting in hot spots that can burn your baby's mouth and throat.
5. If you choose to warm your baby's bottle, place the bottle under running warm water.
6. Keep water from getting into the bottle or on the ni**le.
7. Before feeding, put a couple drops of infant formula on the back of your wrist to check the temperature.
8. If you use powdered infant formula, use water from a safe source to mix the infant formula.
10. If you unsure if the water is safe, use bottled water until your supply is restored.

04/09/2026

HAVE YOU TRIED MAKING CONDENSED MILK AT HOME?
There are recipes available on Youtube.
Try it and tell the CAC about your success (or failure).
We are waiting to hear from you!

04/09/2026

SHOPPING FOR THE MONTH?
COMPARE PRICES, QUALITY AND VOLUME WHEN BUYING LIQUID PRODUCTS.

04/09/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND: Stock up on canned goods that can make quick and easy meals for your whole family. Dont forget the veggies!!







National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)

04/09/2026

GET YOUR WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE INTO HIGH GEAR:
Remember to keep your container covered and use the recommended bleach-to-water ratio to ensure that the water is fit for consumption.
Industryminja
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining
Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica
Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Jamaica

04/09/2026

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JAMAICA FOOD SAFETY NETWORK:
INFOSAN is a global food safety network which aims to:
facilitate the rapid exchange of information during food safety emergencies, especially those with inter-regional dimensions;
share information on food safety issues of global interest;
promote partnerships and collaboration between countries and within countries (among food safety relevant sectors), and between food safety networks; and help countries strengthen their capacity to manage food safety emergencies.

04/09/2026

FOOD SAFETY NETWORK - JAMAICA is a part of the global movement to ensure that all our foods are safe - INFOSAN
The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) is a global, voluntary network of national food safety authorities from almost all FAO and WHO Member Nations, coordinated by a joint FAO/WHO Secretariat.

By linking food safety authorities globally, INFOSAN serves as an important hub of communication where information on food safety incidents and emergencies related to internationally traded foods is shared, facilitating rapid access to relevant information. The mission of INFOSAN is to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response to food safety incidents and emergencies by fostering a global community of practice among food safety professionals.







Industryminja
Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining
Fair Trading Commission
National Consumers League Jamaica
Jamaica Customs Agency

04/09/2026

SUSTAINABLE LIVING IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TOO!
ACT TO MAKE OUR FOODS SAFER AND TAKE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT>
While shopping at the Municipal Markets this weekend, use less plastic for packaging foods. Reuseable paper and cloth bags are more resilient in keeping your foods fresh while you walk around.








National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica
National Consumers League Jamaica
Ministry of Education & Youth
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining
Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica

04/09/2026

GRILLING SOME CHICKEN THIS WEEKEND?
\Remember to:
Keep hot foods heated at or above 140 F with chafing dishes or preheated grill. Keep cold foods chilled at or below 40 F by placing them on bowls of ice or keeping them inside a cooler near the picnic table.
SOURCE: USDA Guidelines

01/09/2026