The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against expired goods on shelves and in hampers as Christmas approaches.
According to the Head of Communication and Public Education for FDA, Rhoda Awurabena- Appiah, people take advantage of festive occasions to stock their shelves with expired goods.
She, therefore, urged the public to be on the lookout.
Speaking to Atinka News, Rhoda Awurabena Appiah advised consumers to carefully examine labels on products purchased including hampers to ensure consumer safety to avoid food poisoning and other health-related issues.
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She again cautioned the public against neglecting writings and labels on food products to avoid consuming expired ones, especially during the festive period.
She said her outfit has received numerous reports on additives in recent times and warned people to desist from such acts as the FDA is coming after them.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com | Abigail Owusu Ahimah