The Lagos State Government has warned residents against consuming spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes, popularly known as “Ata Esha,” citing serious health risks associated with such products.
The warning was issued on Sunday by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency through a statement shared on the state government’s X handle.
The General Manager of the agency, Afolabi Solebo, urged consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tomatoes showing visible white, green, or black fungal growth.
According to him, fungi found on spoiled tomatoes may produce harmful toxins, including aflatoxins, which can lead to severe health complications such as liver damage and related diseases.
Speaking on the importance of healthy food consumption, Solebo said, “A healthy person is determined by what he or she consumes from time to time.”
He further explained that “cooking, boiling, or frying contaminated tomatoes may not eliminate the harmful toxins, thereby making such food unsafe for human consumption.”
Read also:
Hardship Protest: Prices of Tomatoes and Pepper Crash Significantly
Lagos State Warns Against Consuming of Spoiled Tomatoes
About the Author
