'Bofrot, plantain chips sellers use plastics in frying' - AMA officer reveals

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SATANIC COUNTRY - DotCom 8 hours ago

This is exactly how a satanic country behaves. The perpetrators of this crime don't care how many people they kill. The whole country has fallen into a deep hole where human lives don't mean anything. We go to church every su ...
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This is exactly how a satanic country behaves. The perpetrators of this crime don't care how many people they kill. The whole country has fallen into a deep hole where human lives don't mean anything. We go to church every sunday to pray and ask for forgiveness yet come back home to rob, cheat and kill others. If this is not satanic, tell me what it is.
Ras 7 hours ago

So you see? Have you now seen the reason why people go and buy a bag of rice which was selling at Gh1000 in 2024 for Ghc450 and cook waakye to sell but still sells a plate of waakye at 2024 prize if not higher? These are the ...
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So you see? Have you now seen the reason why people go and buy a bag of rice which was selling at Gh1000 in 2024 for Ghc450 and cook waakye to sell but still sells a plate of waakye at 2024 prize if not higher? These are the people. Long throat greedy profiteering.
FRANKIE 7 hours ago

I wonder how this is possible. Because melted plastic, when it cools, will become hardened and impossible to chew. Some scientific explanation is needed here.

I wonder how this is possible. Because melted plastic, when it cools, will become hardened and impossible to chew. Some scientific explanation is needed here.
Nana 6 hours ago

Some of these girls/ women are not different from those who sold their bodies to that fugitive Russians..Could you believe it that some are putting Food Sweetners into Fanti Kenkey for a good taste? It is advisable the public ...
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Some of these girls/ women are not different from those who sold their bodies to that fugitive Russians..Could you believe it that some are putting Food Sweetners into Fanti Kenkey for a good taste? It is advisable the public prepare their own meals at home.You only take in fruits when outside.
The Motherland 3 hours ago

Watch out for the patient from Ankaful hospital aka MUMBI SERAKI who may soon be here to showcase his sick mentality!

Watch out for the patient from Ankaful hospital aka MUMBI SERAKI who may soon be here to showcase his sick mentality!
Vigorous Public Health Surveillance,Watch And Reconnaissance Should Be Ongoing.. 1 hour ago

@nana - even the fruits sold in the shops and the streets, and especially most of the perishable food items , it is said some traders inject paraldehyde or formaldehyde into fruits like bananas, apples, oranges tomatoes etc i ...
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@nana - even the fruits sold in the shops and the streets, and especially most of the perishable food items , it is said some traders inject paraldehyde or formaldehyde into fruits like bananas, apples, oranges tomatoes etc in order to keep them look fresh and don’t rot. In other words as preservatives. These kinds of foods then remain on shelves for longer periods and at a point become stale and no longer fresh and not good for consumption with no nutritional value. Besides the paraldehyde or the formaldehyde becomes even poison to the consumers who eat these fruits or vegetables.
Some people are therefore wary and cautious about eating fruits when in Accra especially apples.
Dogo 2 hours ago

So you don’t understand the simple fact that by the time the plastic cools down the chemical content of the plastic would have sipped into the oil and into the bofrot and plantain chips. So when you consume it you’re cons ...
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So you don’t understand the simple fact that by the time the plastic cools down the chemical content of the plastic would have sipped into the oil and into the bofrot and plantain chips. So when you consume it you’re consuming bofrot infected with plastic chemicals that can be very harmful to the body. Your kidneys and liver can be affected.
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Zagarolo 2 hours ago

There should be a kind of mobile detector for health officers to go randomly and check all these Kotokolis wankye and Ewes Banku and Akan Fufu soup otherwise the whole Ghanaians will die of Kidney,liver and heart problems.Eve ...
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There should be a kind of mobile detector for health officers to go randomly and check all these Kotokolis wankye and Ewes Banku and Akan Fufu soup otherwise the whole Ghanaians will die of Kidney,liver and heart problems.Every food item prices are down but the food vendors still in Akuffo Addo price.The greediness is at worst.One cup of rice is six cedis but 10 cedis rice from food vendors is about two handful of it upon all the poisonous and ugly stew they give with full of Maggie cube.We are dead if the government standby and look unconcerned.
We are our own enemy 8 hours ago

Frying with plastic causes major stomach problems,very soon no one will buy bofrot and plantain chips and it will collapse your business

Frying with plastic causes major stomach problems,very soon no one will buy bofrot and plantain chips and it will collapse your business
Abena 7 hours ago

Then they will say government should buy it for them otherwise yaa bor ka. They are not buying. We appeal to the government to come to our aid

Then they will say government should buy it for them otherwise yaa bor ka. They are not buying. We appeal to the government to come to our aid
Johnny,Oyarifa -Madina 6 hours ago

I completely disagree with the AMA Authorities ,they can secretly visit these Bofrot and plantain chips makers and arrest them.Samples of the Oil can be taken to Standard Board for a test .

I completely disagree with the AMA Authorities ,they can secretly visit these Bofrot and plantain chips makers and arrest them.Samples of the Oil can be taken to Standard Board for a test .
Kwesi 8 hours ago

This is dangerous. This explains a lot of the non-trauma gone too soon. We're our own enemies...... aĺ in the name of profit. Very religious, but no morals, principles nor conscience.

This is dangerous. This explains a lot of the non-trauma gone too soon. We're our own enemies...... aĺ in the name of profit. Very religious, but no morals, principles nor conscience.
Deep Analyst 51 minutes ago

A few months ago I challenged a fried yam seller at Linda door and asked her what was it that she put in the frying oil that made the yam so brown and feel loke a rock.
I was so suspicious about her putting something in the ...
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A few months ago I challenged a fried yam seller at Linda door and asked her what was it that she put in the frying oil that made the yam so brown and feel loke a rock.
I was so suspicious about her putting something in the oil to cause the yams to be abnormally crispy.
We got into a lil argument, I scolded her and dumped the yams in a garbage can next to her.
These sellers will kill us.
Since then I have not purchased fried yam from the streets.
Now when I’m hungry I look for roasted plantain to buy. The next thing I buy is coconut.
There must be education ion TVs and FM stations.
Again these are the kind of stuff that should be circulating on social media.
G.A 8 hours ago

It's unfortunate you brought to our notice about a life threatening situation and you are complaining about your challenges at the same time. You have not even told us about any arrest. Could the agency collaborate with the ...
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It's unfortunate you brought to our notice about a life threatening situation and you are complaining about your challenges at the same time. You have not even told us about any arrest. Could the agency collaborate with the security to arrest the culprits immediately so steps taken to deal with the challenges later ?
Yenoah 8 hours ago

We get riches in two ways ;either exploiting from people,fraud,deceit,lies,corruption, and bribery etc.

All these are attempt to satisfy our selfish interests and therefore serving the devil
Human beings nowadays are he ...
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We get riches in two ways ;either exploiting from people,fraud,deceit,lies,corruption, and bribery etc.

All these are attempt to satisfy our selfish interests and therefore serving the devil
Human beings nowadays are heartless and nonchalant.
Indeed,if your attempt to get riches is through those means, l bit you the Law of kama will deal with you before you exit this world.
What of fried fish and other fries? No one is safe 8 hours ago

I only patronize grilled fish these days, can u imagine the type of oil some vendors use for fried fish? they will certainly want to increase profits and buy unhealthy oils to prepare food...everyone is in trouble. Unless fol ...
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I only patronize grilled fish these days, can u imagine the type of oil some vendors use for fried fish? they will certainly want to increase profits and buy unhealthy oils to prepare food...everyone is in trouble. Unless folks are arrested and punished this will go on. What of preservative formaldehyde used for salted fish-Koobi? How is it that fermented fish (mormorni) no longer attract house flies in the open? cos of formaldehyde (used in mortuary)
Papakyene 8 hours ago

There must be some regulations, food poisoning.who protect the citizens?

There must be some regulations, food poisoning.who protect the citizens?
Paa Kwesi 7 hours ago

Oh how time flies and quickly some Ghanians quickly forget. A few years ago the same rumour spread like wild fire in Ghana. This caused the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority to launch investigation into the allegations. It was f ...
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Oh how time flies and quickly some Ghanians quickly forget. A few years ago the same rumour spread like wild fire in Ghana. This caused the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority to launch investigation into the allegations. It was found out that there was now way possible to use of melt plastics to process fried plantation to become crispy because it is scientifically impossible. Don't spoil the small scale businesses like the plantation chips people.
Kwesi 7 hours ago

Looking for money at all cost by endangering the lives of others.I think everyone should learn how to fry in their homes and remain healthy if these people wouldn't change their mindset. Shalom shalom shalom shalom shalom.

Looking for money at all cost by endangering the lives of others.I think everyone should learn how to fry in their homes and remain healthy if these people wouldn't change their mindset. Shalom shalom shalom shalom shalom.
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GHANA IS A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY- ghanawatch 7 hours ago

All these criminal,heinous,ungodly crimes are taking place in Ghana and Ghanaians claim that Ghana is a christian, God-fearing country.. Never!!. Ghanaians are evil.

All these criminal,heinous,ungodly crimes are taking place in Ghana and Ghanaians claim that Ghana is a christian, God-fearing country.. Never!!. Ghanaians are evil.
Asona ba 7 hours ago

Your zoo sells human flesh as khebab, useless animal from a death zone jungle. A bad Ghanaian is a saint in that deathtrap shithole jungle of you zoogerian animals.

Your zoo sells human flesh as khebab, useless animal from a death zone jungle. A bad Ghanaian is a saint in that deathtrap shithole jungle of you zoogerian animals.
Omama 6 hours ago

This is serious if it's true.

This is serious if it's true.
Koti 6 hours ago

This officer must be sacked for incompetence. If she knows it is happening why not arrest one as a scapegoat? This warning will go no where and in 5 years we'll hear the same comment.

This officer must be sacked for incompetence. If she knows it is happening why not arrest one as a scapegoat? This warning will go no where and in 5 years we'll hear the same comment.
Jeff Data 5 hours ago

It feels sad and very bad to hear.
Hmm, Ghana for you. So how do we progress with all these noxious mindset? As citizens we must play our part in making Ghana a better place to live

It feels sad and very bad to hear.
Hmm, Ghana for you. So how do we progress with all these noxious mindset? As citizens we must play our part in making Ghana a better place to live
We need proof and prosecution 5 hours ago

AMA should come out to clear the air about this scaremongering. We need proof and action through prosecution. This could be False alarm.

AMA should come out to clear the air about this scaremongering. We need proof and action through prosecution. This could be False alarm.
AK 5 hours ago

This is a serious health hazard. However, threatening the vendors is not the solution to the problem. AMA must embark on serious public education.

This is a serious health hazard. However, threatening the vendors is not the solution to the problem. AMA must embark on serious public education.
Magazo 5 hours ago

This is wickedness

This is wickedness
KWASI IN EUROPE 5 hours ago

No bofrot again, walahi.

No bofrot again, walahi.
Ayebgep 5 hours ago

So wicked and selfish and inhuman, l saw a video where some using cement for preservation of raw beans, how can a human act like this ???

So wicked and selfish and inhuman, l saw a video where some using cement for preservation of raw beans, how can a human act like this ???
seth 5 hours ago

It is not the heat from the septic tank that would ripen the plantain, but rather the ethylene and methane gases. Ethylene especially, so knowing the science one should find an appropriate solution for them.

I for one do n ...
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It is not the heat from the septic tank that would ripen the plantain, but rather the ethylene and methane gases. Ethylene especially, so knowing the science one should find an appropriate solution for them.

I for one do not patronize public food vendors like such around and in the streets, exactly because of these things.
Adoma Fantasy. 5 hours ago

This is too bad and dangerous.

This is too bad and dangerous.
Nana Akuba 5 hours ago

You AMA know all this and not a single arrest has been made to deter others? You think sending them caution will make them stop that practice???? Those who have been mandated to deal with these deeds are just looking on, tell ...
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You AMA know all this and not a single arrest has been made to deter others? You think sending them caution will make them stop that practice???? Those who have been mandated to deal with these deeds are just looking on, telling us that they can't curb it with the resources they have. TOTAL INCOMPETENCE!!!
Educate and punish!! 5 hours ago

Some are ignorant and need advice!! Others need to be punished!!

Some are ignorant and need advice!! Others need to be punished!!
Oboi 5 hours ago

This is a pure allegation.A professional like this woman spewing garbage! You should fight and get the clear evidence and come out so that it is resolved once and for all! No research and resolutions always acting on hearsay! ...
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This is a pure allegation.A professional like this woman spewing garbage! You should fight and get the clear evidence and come out so that it is resolved once and for all! No research and resolutions always acting on hearsay!!
123 4 hours ago

Buy some plantain chips and bofrot and take them to GSA for testing. If you find any chemical or plastics in them prosecute them.

Buy some plantain chips and bofrot and take them to GSA for testing. If you find any chemical or plastics in them prosecute them.
123 4 hours ago

*prosecute the vendors.

*prosecute the vendors.
MO KWAME NKRUMAH NO 3 hours ago

Food vendors in Ghana can mix shit and urine to prepare food for people to buy and eat to die" woto adu bone ebikawo"

Food vendors in Ghana can mix shit and urine to prepare food for people to buy and eat to die" woto adu bone ebikawo"
Blaze 3 hours ago

So you just telling the public so that we get to know about it and stop patronising their products and that's it? What the hell are you doing about the situation...can't you arrest and prosecute people so that the nonsense wi ...
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So you just telling the public so that we get to know about it and stop patronising their products and that's it? What the hell are you doing about the situation...can't you arrest and prosecute people so that the nonsense will stop...I personally have stopped buying food outside,I prepare my own food
La Pleasure man 3 hours ago

If that is true all of these sellers should be lined up at the Teshie shooting range or at the nearest hanging tree..

If that is true all of these sellers should be lined up at the Teshie shooting range or at the nearest hanging tree..
Shallom Shallom 2 hours ago

This government is corrupt from bottom to top and use unfounded allegations to milk the country. After all this unfounded accusations we need more workers so they will now charge unsuspecting job seekers to make money. They m ...
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This government is corrupt from bottom to top and use unfounded allegations to milk the country. After all this unfounded accusations we need more workers so they will now charge unsuspecting job seekers to make money. They make noise just to justify recruiting people. Almost every sector complains about workforce.
Abi 2 hours ago

U can't go to every vendor's house to check so take samples to the lab.This is why street vending is not good because u dnt know what u are eating..The walls and super market can be tracked.

U can't go to every vendor's house to check so take samples to the lab.This is why street vending is not good because u dnt know what u are eating..The walls and super market can be tracked.
Mineladder 2 hours ago

Why liaring to Ghanaians....

Why liaring to Ghanaians....
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ACE 1 hour ago

Educate the public. Millions of people are not aware of the unwholesome food they consume. Find a way of alerting them, because wicked people are out there trying anything to make money.

Educate the public. Millions of people are not aware of the unwholesome food they consume. Find a way of alerting them, because wicked people are out there trying anything to make money.

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