Rivers State Government Issues Warning Over Dangerous Chemicals in Fufu Production

Rivers State Government Issues Warning Over Dangerous Chemicals in Fufu Production

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has issued a public health warning, cautioning food producers against adding detergent and other harmful substances during the production of fufu.

According to the Ministry, recent reports from a local radio station uncovered that some fufu producers in the state have been using detergent to speed up fermentation and boost profit margins.

The advisory, signed by Dr. Ndubisi Akpuh, the Director of Public Health and Disease Control, on behalf of Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the Commissioner for Health, stressed that such practices are extremely dangerous and pose severe health risks to consumers.

The Ministry emphasized that fufu, a staple in Nigerian households, must be prepared through safe and hygienic processes to protect public health.

The government warned that strict penalties await any producer caught endangering public health by using chemicals not approved for food processing