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Ghana investigates plantain chip vendors using plastic in oil, risking health and legal action.
The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority has launched a nationwide probe into reports that some plantain chip vendors are melting plastic in frying oil to boost crispiness and shelf life, a practice that can release harmful chemicals like phthalates and plasticizers into food, posing risks of hormonal disruption and cancer with long-term exposure.
The FDA warns the act violates Ghana’s Public Health Act and may lead to criminal charges and business closures.
Market surveillance and lab testing are underway, and consumers are urged to avoid products with chemical odors, plastic-like tastes, or unusual texture.
The agency is working with police and local authorities and encourages reporting of suspicious practices.
Ghana investiga a los vendedores de chips de plátano que usan plástico en aceite, arriesgando la salud y la acción legal.