Lagos government urges caution over spoiled tomatoes
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents about the dangers of consuming spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes. The alert was delivered by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, emphasizing the health risks involved. Afolabi Solebo, the agency’s General Manager, highlighted that harmful toxins in spoiled tomatoes can cause severe health issues. Residents are encouraged to inspect food items carefully and report unsafe products to authorities.
Highlights
- The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency cautioned against eating tomatoes with visible white, green, or black fungal growth.
- Afolabi Solebo warned that toxins from fungi, such as aflatoxins, may cause liver damage and other serious health complications.
- Cooking or boiling contaminated tomatoes does not remove the harmful toxins, making them unsafe.
- Residents are advised not to buy spoiled tomatoes, even if they are cheaper, and to prioritize health over cost.
- Government teams have been sent to markets to catch traders selling unsafe food products, and consumers are urged to report any such sales.
