Takoradi, Oct 29, -The Western
Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has stressed the need for
consumers to champion their health issues by buying safe and wholesome
products.
Mr Albert Ankomah, Senior Regulatory
Officer said Consumers of food and other dairy products have to be vigilant
buying right stuff in order to avoid diseases through the food they consume.
Mr Ankomah who made this known to
the GNA during a clean-up and safety awareness at the market circle in Takoradi
said enhancing food Security through safe food practices enabled individuals to
take charge of their lives.
The activities formed part of the
Observation of World Food Safety Day by the FDA to raise the level of awareness
on issues of food security, health and wellness of the Ghanaian.
Mr Ankomah said officers of the
FDA may not always be there as consumers purchased and that it was important
that the public was educated on safety issues.
He said despite the availability
of food, if the right steps were not taken, the issue of health becomes a major
problem adding, "Consumers must be educated to make informed decisions
".
The Senior Regulatory Officer
therefore urged the pubic to also take good care of their surroundings
especially, cooking utensils and kitchen management to avoid diseases.
GNA
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