The public faces increasing dangers from harmful chemicals used to prepare food. Fruits are being forced to ripen unnaturally using chemical agents.
Vegetables are also treated with toxic substances to make them appear fresh or to prevent spoilage.
The contamination extends to water sources, with pollution from illegal mining activities like galamsey affecting rivers.
This extensive adulteration means that what people eat and drink is becoming increasingly unsafe.
The growing use of chemicals in food production has caused considerable fear and public outcry.
Ghanaian citizens are worried about the long-term health impacts of consuming such food.
Authorities are aware of the escalating threat to public health posed by these practices.
Investigations into food adulteration are ongoing to address the problem.