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Rivers state govt warns against use of Detergent and other harmful chemicals in ‘Fufu’ production

The Rivers State government has warned against the use of detergent and other harmful chemicals in the production of ‘fufu’ in the state.

‘Fufu’, just like rice is a staple in many Nigerian homes. It is made from fermented cassava and pounded into a smooth, stretchy dough to be enjoyed with any Nigerian soup.

In a public health advisory issued in Port Harcourt yesterday, the state Ministry of Health said recent reports from a radio station in the state indicated that some individuals were using detergent as an additive to speed up processing and increase profit margins in ‘Fufu’ production.

The advisory, which was signed by the Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr. Ndubisi Akpuh, on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, said the practice poses serious health risks and is strictly prohibited.

The statement reads in part.

“The Rivers State Ministry of Health strongly warns against the use of detergent or other harmful chemicals in the production of Fufu.

Recent reports from a radio station in the state indicate that some individuals are using detergent as an additive to speed up processing and increase profit margins in Fufu production. This practice poses serious health risks and is strictly prohibited.

Detergents are not consumable items. Detergents contain harsh chemicals that can cause poisoning thereby leading to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Prolonged ingestion of detergent can damage vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and lungs.

The chemicals in detergents can cause severe irritation, ulcers, and internal bleeding in the digestive. Many detergents contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may lead to reproductive issues and an increased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer.

The use of detergents in food processing undermines food safety and can lead to widespread health crises, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

The use of non-food-grade substances in food production violates national and international food safety regulations. Offenders risk legal action, including fines, business shutdowns, and imprisonment.

Use only approved food-grade ingredients and follow best practices in food hygiene and safety. Consumers: Be vigilant and report any suspicious food production practices to relevant health authorities.

The Ministry of Health will work with other regulatory stakeholders to strengthen monitoring and enforcement to uphold food safety standards. Food safety is a collective responsibility.

Let us all work together to ensure that our food is safe and free from harmful chemicals. Say NO to using detergents in Fufu and other food production!”

People loved Aboki (not used as a slur) because they were not crazy about money. They have a belief that God will give them more and charity is a good thing to do. You will buy from Aboki, he will give you extra, sometimes he will give you for free because he has made his money already. When the city people told him he was a fool and the bad ones among them saw that he was a threat to their evil business with his kindness, they corrupted him. You will ask yourself how he feels rich despite the work he is doing. Once he gets corrupted by city virus, he will do anything to climb the ladder, including washing fruits in gutter. He will forget the humane things that he was taught back home. He has joined them in cheating and corruption. He will cut corners too. That Aboki is a metaphor for every Nigerian villager who enters the city anywhere in the country.

papyjaypaul:
No wonder we have many unexplainable diseases in the country. You come add GMO join am. Village life is the purest anywhere in the world. Cities are one big jungle for you to make money and spend it on treating yourself.

Almost everyone in cities want to make money and because of that, they will go any length to make money, including killing other people. Nothing can beat nature. That's why wise people retire to the village. Pure 💯 love and food. Pure air, pure food. Village people will give you God's wonder in plants and herbs to treat you if you fall ill. They don't share this secret with you city people because of your ungodly love for money. People are not crazy to sabotage you because they want to climb the hierarchy of artificial riches the cities have created. A big big illusion. In western countries, people who know this go off grid and cut off the deceit.

Oluwaseunomo:
Go your village make dem kill you troway like fowl

papyjaypaul:
Do you know your village? When last have you been to the village?