The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cautioned Nigerians against the use of dangerous chemicals to preserve food items. The agency emphasised the dangers associated with dichlorvos, stating that it can cause cancer and even death.
The agency stated that the misuse of dichlorvos poses significant risks to human health, manifesting in both short-term and long-term consequences. She stressed that these products should not be applied directly to food due to their inherent dangers to human health. She urged grain merchants, market vendors, and farmers to adhere strictly to manufacturer guidelines and refrain from directly applying dichlorvos to beans and other foodstuffs.
She noted that food remaining unspoiled for an extended period might indicate pesticide contamination rather than freshness unless stored in the refrigerator.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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