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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Seizes Over 15,500 Unapproved Baby Diapers in Western North Region.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Western North Region has seized more than 155 packs of unapproved baby diapers, amounting to approximately 15,523 individual units, from 21 outlets across the region. The operation, conducted with support from the Ghana Police Service and the Consumer Protection Agency, targeted traders in Dwenase, Bekwai, Asawinso, Bibiani,…
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FDA Warns Against Use of Bitters as Sexual Aphrodisiacs.
The Food and Drugs Authority has cautioned the public, particularly young people, against using bitters and other substances as sexual aphrodisiacs, stressing that no such products, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, have been approved for that purpose in Ghana. According to the Authority, there is a growing trend among the youth involving the use of unprescribed…
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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Warns Public Against ‘Sukudai’ Sold As ‘Heart-Cleanser’
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to consume a substance known as “Sukudai,” which is being marketed as a heart-cleansing remedy, after laboratory tests detected chloroform, a toxic chemical linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The regulator said the product, reportedly being sold mainly in Kumasi, is not…
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed down 16 eateries in Accra.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed down 16 eateries in Accra. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has moved from warnings to enforcement, shutting down 16 food service establishments across the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, February 18, for operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits. The action comes exactly two weeks after the Authority…
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FDA safely disposes of 100,000 worth of seized substandard, falsified, and expired goods.
FDA safely disposes of 100,000 worth of seized substandard, falsified, and expired goods. The Western Regional Directorate of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely disposed of 1.5 metric tonnes of seized goods at the landfill site in Sofokrom. Principal Officer Francis Edem Odum said the post-market surveillance led to the seizure of non-compliant,…
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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Clarifies No Use of “Akeshaa Parazone” in Food Preparation.
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Clarifies No Use of “Akeshaa Parazone” in Food Preparation. According to a press statement issued by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on January 28, 2026, on a viral video circulating on social media, claiming that a hazardous substance believed to be used for cleaning called “akeshaa parazone” is being…
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Fake and unsafe baby diapers seize in the Ashanti Region by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA).
Fake and unsafe baby diapers seize in the Ashanti Region by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA). Authorities in the Ashanti Region have launched a major crackdown on substandard, expired, and counterfeit baby diapers, following a joint operation by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Consumer Protection…
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The FDA recalls adulterated Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink containing an erectile dysfunction drug.
The FDA recalls adulterated Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink containing an erectile dysfunction drug. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an immediate recall of all Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink from the market after laboratory analysis confirmed that the product had been adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate. Sildenafil Citrate is a medicine that is…
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FDA revokes marketing authorisation for Omama Herbal Mixture.
FDA revokes marketing authorisation for Omama Herbal Mixture. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revoked the marketing authorization of Omama Herbal Mixture after laboratory analysis revealed that the product had been adulterated with several prescription-only drugs. In a statement released on Friday, the FDA stated that its market surveillance, conducted in collaboration with the…
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End exaggerated claims or face prosecution: FDA warns herbal medicine producers
End exaggerated claims or face prosecution: FDA warns herbal medicine producers. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a stringent warning to traditional and herbal medicine producers in the country, demanding they immediately cease the use of exaggerated labels and unproven health claims. This decisive action is a significant step to safeguard public health…
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UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products
UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products. A new study conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has uncovered alarming levels of lead contamination in everyday products across Ghana, posing serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women. The…
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FDA slaps pregnant woman with GH¢25k fine for advertising unregistered products on TikTok
FDA slaps pregnant woman with GH¢25k fine for advertising unregistered products on TikTok. The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has slapped a GH¢25,000.00 fine on a pregnant woman for advertising unregistered products on social media. The perpetrator, Madam Perpetual Akurugu, took to TikTok, a social media platform, to advertise…
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