FDA sensitises public on food safety 
 
The Western Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has stressed the need for consumers to take care of their health by buying safe and wholesome products.
 
Senior Regulatory Officer of the FDA, Albert Ankomah said consumers of food and other dairy products have to be vigilant in buying the right stuff to avoid contracting diseases through the food they consume.

Mr Ankomah who was speaking at a clean-up and safety awareness exercise at the market circle in Takoradi said enhancing food Security through safe food practices enable individuals to take charge of their lives.

The activities formed part of the Observation of World Food Safety Day by the FDA to raise the level of awareness on issues of food security, health and wellness of the Ghanaian.

Mr Ankomah said officers of the FDA may not always be there when consumers make purchases and that it was important that the public was educated on safety issues.

He said despite the availability of food, if the right steps are not taken, the issue of health becomes a major problem adding, "Consumers must be educated to make informed decisions ".

The Senior Regulatory Officer therefore urged the pubic to also take good care of their surroundings especially, cooking utensils and kitchen management to avoid contracting diseases.

GNA
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