The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 50 outlets in Kaduna State due to the sale of edible oil in unhygienic conditions.<\/p>\n
The action was taken as part of a sensitization workshop aimed at educating dealers on Registration Procedures and Food Management. This information was shared in a statement released on the agency\u2019s official handle on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The statement partly read, \u201cNAFDAC has sealed fifty outlets in Kaduna for dispensing edible oil under unhygienic conditions, aiming to prevent potential health risks associated with contamination.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Director, North-West Zonal Office, Mrs. Josephine Dayilim highlighted the dangers of consuming oil processed in unsanitary environments, emphasising the risks of food poisoning, gastroenteritis, and even cancer due to inadequate processing and corrosive equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dayilim also emphasised the importance of using food-grade materials and maintaining hygienic production environments to ensure consumer safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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