- Lagos Agency Raises Alarm Over Contaminated Palm Oil in Markets
- Seals Lagos Island Shop
- Warns Lagos Residents Against Purchase
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed a shop on Lagos Island over the alleged sale of adulterated palm oil, warning residents to be careful when buying the product from traders across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency disclosed that the action followed complaints from consumers and discoveries made during its market surveillance operations.
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In a statement, the General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, said investigations revealed that some traders were allegedly contaminating palm oil with harmful substances in an attempt to maximise profits.
According to him, some of the substances allegedly found in the adulterated products include candle wax, dyes, chemicals and other impurities that could pose serious health dangers to consumers.
Solebo warned that consumption of contaminated palm oil could lead to food poisoning, stomach complications, tissue damage, liver problems and other long-term health conditions.
He advised residents to carefully examine palm oil before purchasing by checking for unusual colour, offensive smell, excessive thickness, suspicious sediments or any abnormal appearance.
The LASCOPA boss also urged consumers to patronise only trusted and reputable sellers to avoid exposure to unsafe products.
While reaffirming the state government’s commitment to consumer safety, Solebo disclosed that the agency sealed a shop located along Idutafa Lane, off Oluwa Street, near Amodu Tijani Oluwa Mosque in Lagos Island Local Government Area.
He warned traders involved in the production or sale of adulterated food products to desist from the act or face sanctions under Lagos consumer protection laws.
Solebo further appealed to residents to report suspected cases of adulterated food items, deceptive trade practices and other consumer rights violations through LASCOPA’s official communication channels.
According to him, the agency will continue market monitoring, public sensitisation and enforcement activities to ensure only safe and quality products are sold in Lagos markets.
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