NAFDAC Laments Over Wide Spread Of Contaminated Ponmo In Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), yesterday, cautioned members of the public to be wary of contaminated animal hides and skin, popularly known as ‘Ponmo’ being sold in Lagos State. THE GUARDIAN reports.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, stated this while announcing the seizure of large quantity of the product and seven importers in Lagos.

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According to THE GUARDIAN, in a statement presented by the Resident Media Consultant to NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola, the agency disclosed that the hides were treated with industrial chemicals not fit for food grade and will be injurious to human health. jamb results

She stressed that the danger of consuming the toxic ponmo includes the risk of liver, kidney, and heart damage, increased risk of aplastic anaemia, central nervous system toxicity, and cancer, among others. Information Guide Nigeria

NAFDAC also disclosed that its investigation and enforcement officials have carried out intelligence gathering in certain locations where the products were allegedly being warehoused and sold.