The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has actually warned members of the general public to be conscious when taking in fried plantains commonly referred to as “Plantain Chips”.
It warned customers to be knowledgeable about unwholesome practices in the processing and frying of the plantain for sale.
A declaration released by the Agency on Tuesday, January 15, specified that the guidance was essential offered the viral online image published by an eye witness revealing a “plantain chips” seller supposedly including Polythene called “Rubber” into the hot grease utilized for frying the plantain.
LASCOPA revealed deep issue about the health ramifications this might have on customers.
The firm recommended all customers to work out care and be watchful about where they acquire their plantain chips in order not to ignorantly expose themselves to any damaging compounds or avoidable gastrointestinal disorder.
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According to the release, the Agency is currently examining this discovery and will take suitable actions to secure customers and hold responsible those accountable for the harmful practice.
Members of the public have actually been prompted to help in calling the attention of proper federal government companies consisting of LASCOPA to all hostile and illegal practices amongst sellers of consumable products that can put the health of customers at danger.
LASCOPA lies at No 2B, Soji Adepegba Close off Allen Avenue Ikeja with Annex workplaces positioned within Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Bariga LCDA, Ikorodu Local Government and Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.
The Agency can likewise be called by means of e-mail at lascopa@lagosstate.gov.ng or lasgcopa@gmail.com or through the following telephone number: 08124993885, 09064323154, and 08092509777.