Concerns are growing over the safety of food consumed in Ghana. Various harmful chemicals are reportedly being used to treat produce.
Fruits are being treated to ripen faster than natural. Vegetables are sometimes polished with toxic chemicals for appearance.
This practice, alongside environmental pollution from illegal mining, significantly impacts public health. The items people rely on for survival are becoming unsafe.
The widespread use of these chemicals has sparked fear and outrage among citizens and health advocates.
Health authorities are investigating the extent of the problem. Measures are being considered to ensure food sold to the public is safe.
The use of chemicals aims to improve presentation or speed up ripening, but it carries severe health risks.