The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned residents over the consumption of fried plantains popularly known as “plantain chips”, regarding the unhealthy practices and frying of the plantain chips.
The warning by the Agency was contained in a statement following a viral online picture released by an eye witness showing a “plantain chip” seller allegedly adding Polythene commonly known as rubber into the hot vegetable oil used to fry the plantain chips.
The statement reads, “The Agency is presently investigating this discovery and will take appropriate actions to protect consumers and hold accountable those responsible for the dangerous practice.
“Meanwhile, members of the public are urged to assist in calling the attention of appropriate government agencies including LASCOPA to all unfriendly and unlawful practices among sellers of consumable items that can put the health of consumers at risk.”
The Agency urged members of the public to be on the lookout and report any such incidents via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via the following phone numbers 08124993885 and 08092509777.
