Eko Hot Blog reports that a medical doctor, identified as Wales, has cautioned Nigerians to avoid consuming rotten tomatoes and peppers, commonly referred to as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes.
In a viral social media clip, Dr. Wales warned that consuming rotten tomatoes and peppers, known as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes, poses serious health risks, including cancer, due to harmful microorganisms like fungi that produce mycotoxins.
Displaying rotten tomatoes on a plate, he emphasized that the tough economic situation should not justify consuming such ‘poison’.
He said, “Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I know that, because of the economy, you are saving money on so many things. But please, if you see this thing, (rotten tomatoes and peppers) in the market, run away.
“Just because we are in a ‘rogbodiyan’ (tough) economy does not mean you should start eating poison, because this type of tomato can cause cancer.
“Fresh tomatoes are vegetables rich in Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. Rotten tomatoes, however, aren’t fresh in any way but are soft pieces of piled tomatoes sold at cheaper prices to people who cannot afford the fresher options.
“And, because they are broken, this type of tomatoes are easily accessible to flies, which deposit germs and eggs inside them. But, that’s not the worst part. As these tomatoes break, microorganisms invade them, causing them to rot. Among these microorganisms are fungi known to produce something known as mycotoxins. Meanwhile, mycotoxins have been linked to cancers and induction of immune deficiency in humans. And, because tomatoes contain lots of fluid, these mycotoxins spread faster to all parts of the tomatoes.”
The medical doctor also stated that boiling and washing the tomatoes would not rid them of the mycotoxins, which not only cause cancer but can also damage the kidney and liver.
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