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NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by Fruittie: 11:06pm On Jul 26, 2019
NAFDAC Warns against the consumption of Ponmo



The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the general public to be careful of the consumption of animal hides, known as Ponmo.

A statement signed by the Director General (DG) of the agency, Mrs Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that most of those animal hides were meant for industrial use.

Adeyeye added that some of the animal hides were pre-treated with industrial chemicals, which were not of food grade and were toxic and injurious to human health.

According to the her, investigations have revealed that some companies legally imported hides from countries like Lebanon and Turkey, while majority of the product were smuggled into the country through the porous borders.

“The Management of NAFDAC wishes to use this medium to alert the general public and in particular consumers of animal hides popularly known as Ponmo on the activities of some unscrupulous business men and traders.

“These imported animal hides are meant for industrial use by leather industries for the manufacturing of items such as shoes, bag, belt and others.

“Health hazards inherent in the consumption of such animal hides include risk of liver, kidney and heart damage, increased risk of Aplastic anaemia, central nervous system toxicity, cancer and many more,’’ she said.

The DG also said live stock farmers were also advised to note that industrial animal hides could not be used to manufacture animal feed.

“The associated chemicals will be stored in the tissues of these animals and will eventually end up in humans when consumed with the attendant effects.

“NAFDAC, therefore, encourage the general public to be vigilant and exercise discretion when purchasing animal hides, PONMO and indeed other food items,’’ Adeyeye said in the statement.

She stated that NAFDAC was fully alive to its responsibilities of assuring the safety, wholesomeness and quality of processed foods offered for sale to the public.

“The agency has increased the tempo of targeted and aggressive routine and unannounced inspections to monitor activities of animal hide merchants.

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Re: NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by dollytino4real(f): 11:10pm On Jul 26, 2019
op dis ur kpomo make sense sha,
Re: NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by Fruittie: 11:47pm On Jul 26, 2019
dollytino4real:
op dis ur kpomo make sense sha,


Pls what's the meaning of op
Re: NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by tobby20: 11:49pm On Jul 26, 2019
Fruittie:



Pls what's the meaning of op
you are lucky thats its bit some bastard you met if not they would have abused you.
Op means original poster. You are welcome
I would have ask you to delete the comment but its not possible
Re: NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by delishpot: 12:08am On Jul 27, 2019
When the people a a country are willing to kill everyone for selfish gains...
Re: NAFDAC Warns Against The Consumption Of Ponmo by dollytino4real(f): 11:29am On Jul 27, 2019
Fruittie:



Pls what's the meaning of op
are u a learner

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