Beans Treated with Cement as preservatives? Food and Drug Authority Cautioned

The Food and Drugs Authority has issued a strong warning to the public following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media that appears to show beans being treated with a white powder suspected to be cement.

According to the Authority, the method displayed in the video is not an approved food preservation practice in Ghana and could pose serious health risks to consumers. The FDA stressed that it does not recognize the use of any unapproved chemical substances in the handling or storage of food products intended for public consumption.

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Working together with the Plant Protection and Regulation Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the FDA has begun assessing the situation and reiterating the dangers linked to such unsafe practices. Officials say the application of unknown substances to food items, particularly staples such as beans, threatens food safety and undermines public confidence in the market system.

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A closer look at the footage revealed multiple breaches of basic hygiene standards. The individual seen applying the powder handled the beans with bare hands and without any form of protective clothing. In addition, the person was standing directly on the heap of beans while carrying out the process. These actions, the Authority noted, fall far below acceptable food handling requirements.

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The narration accompanying the video, reportedly delivered in a foreign language, further suggested that the produce was not being managed according to proper safety guidelines. The FDA emphasized that food handlers must follow strict protocols designed to prevent contamination and protect consumers from exposure to harmful substances.

In a statement, the Authority underscored that the use of unauthorized materials, poor sanitation, and direct hand contact with food without protective gear are all violations of established food safety standards. Such behavior, it warned, can lead to contamination and potential health complications for unsuspecting buyers.

Traders, farmers, and food aggregators have been advised to reject and avoid promoting hazardous preservation techniques. The FDA also called on consumers to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious food handling activities to the appropriate authorities for investigation.

Reaffirming its mandate, the FDA assured the public that it remains committed to safeguarding health and ensuring that all food products sold within Ghana meet approved safety and quality benchmarks. The Authority pledged to continue monitoring the situation and to take necessary enforcement actions to protect consumers from unsafe food practices.