FG raises the alarm over carbide-ripened fruits, paracetamol-treated meat in markets

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FG raises the alarm over carbide-ripened fruits, paracetamol-treated meat in markets

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Nigeria's federal government has warned that some market vendors use calcium carbide to ripen fruit and paracetamol to soften meat. The warning raises concerns about unsafe food handling and potential consumer health risks.

The Federal Government has raised an alarm over the use of harmful chemicals like calcium carbide to ripen fruits and paracetamol to soften meat in markets Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-raises-the-alarm-over-carbide-ripened-fruits-paracetamol-treated-meat-in-markets/

Health Commodities Nigeria food safety calcium carbide paracetamol fruit ripening meat adulteration

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