Nigerian Senate to criminalise ripening of fruits with chemicals
The Nigerian Senate is working to make it illegal for fruit sellers to use harmful chemicals like calcium carbide to ripen fruits faster. This is part of a new plan to protect the health of people who buy and eat these fruits. Many lawmakers have spoken out, saying that this chemical ripening method is dangerous. […]
NAFDAC seizes 120 fake bags of rice in Rivers
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 120 fake bags of rice from different shops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The agency carried out the operation with Big Bull, a well-known rice production company. NAFDAC’s Rivers State Coordinator, Pharm. Emmanuel Onogwu, warned traders and buyers to be careful when purchasing […]
Rivers state govt warns against use of Detergent and other harmful chemicals in ‘Fufu’ production
The Rivers State government has raised concerns about the use of detergent and other dangerous chemicals in making ‘fufu’. This warning came after reports from a local radio station revealed that some producers were adding harmful substances to speed up processing and increase profits. ‘Fufu’ is a popular Nigerian dish made from fermented cassava, which […]
Lagos Government Takes Down Warehouse Storing Banned Styrofoam
On Tuesday, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) took decisive action by confiscating banned styrofoam food packs from a warehouse in Ikeja. This operation underscores the government’s commitment to environmental protection and public health. The operation was initiated following a tip-off from a concerned whistleblower. Acting on this information, officials from the Lagos State […]
NAFDAC Clarifies Saccharine Use in Bread Production: What You Need to Know
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a significant clarification regarding the use of saccharine in bread production. This move comes in response to concerns and misinformation circulating about the safety and regulation of food additives. NAFDAC has made it clear that saccharine, a type of artificial sweetener, […]
Food Poisoning Outbreak at TikTok’s Singapore Office
This week, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, faced a severe food poisoning outbreak at their Singapore office. On Tuesday, 60 staff members showed symptoms of gastroenteritis, and 57 of them had to be hospitalized. Health and food safety officials in Singapore are investigating the incident to determine what caused the outbreak. It is suspected that a […]
Shocking Video: Yam Seller Caught Storing Yams in Gutter in Lagos
A surprising video has emerged on social media, showing a yam seller in Lagos caught storing tubers of yam inside a gutter. The video captures the moment he was apprehended and can be seen pulling the yams out of the gutter. This incident has sparked outrage among viewers, raising serious concerns about food safety and […]
Woman Shocked to Find Out the Kilishi Her Dad Bought is Actually Rubber
A Nigerian woman was deeply surprised upon discovering that the Kilishi her father had purchased in Abuja was actually made of rubber, not meat as expected. During his visit to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), her father had brought back Kilishi, a traditional dried meat delicacy, intending to share it with his family members. The […]
NAFDAC Warns: Don’t Store Cooked Food in the Fridge for Over Three Days
NAFDAC Cautions Against Storing Cooked Food for Over Three Days in the Fridge The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians not to keep cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued this warning during the 2024 World Food Safety […]