FCCPC warns Bauchi consumers against adulterated food

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to stakeholders and consumers in the food industry against the use of artificially ripened fruits, adulterated palm oil, and contaminated meat and grains. This warning was delivered during a one-day sensitization program in Bauchi on Tuesday.

Mr. Yahaya Garba Kudan, Director of the Consumer and Business Education Department at the FCCPC, highlighted the urgent need for this program to address critical issues within the food industry.

He stressed that such harmful practices not only jeopardize human health and well-being but also compromise the integrity of the food supply chain.

“Food safety is a fundamental consumer right and essential for our collective health,” Kudan remarked. He expressed concern over the growing incidences of dangerous practices in food production and processing, which pose significant health risks and erode consumer trust.

Kudan reaffirmed FCCPC’s commitment to safeguarding consumers and ensuring access to safe, high-quality food.

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He emphasized that the program aims to educate and empower consumers, farmers, vendors, and all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain.

Experts at the event shared insights on identifying and preventing harmful practices such as forceful ripening, adulterated palm oil, and contaminated meat and grains. Kudan encouraged active participation, urging stakeholders to ask questions and share experiences to foster a safer food environment for all.