The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned traders against the use of calcium carbide to ripen mangoes since it is hazardous and could negatively affect their health and that of consumers.
“The FDA wishes to inform the public that calcium carbide is toxic and using it to quicken the ripening of fruits is hazardous to consumers, and therefore, criminal,” a statement released by the regulator has stated.
The FDA urged the public to report to its outfit any incidence of chemicals being used to ripen fruits in the country.
