Tema: Dead whale washes ashore, FDA cautions public against consumption
The carcass of a whale that washed up on the shores of Tema in the Greater Accra Region has been advised against consumption by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).
To address the safety concerns, the Authority is working with Agencies under the National Food Safety Emergency Response Plan (FoSERP).
The FDA reports that the situation has been stabilized and is being watched to prevent individuals from having access to the carcass of the whale while plans are being made to dispose of it safely.
According to a public alert letter from the FDA, “the public is recommended to stay away from such fishes (whale) that are washed ashore since one may not know the cause of death which may have influence on health.”
The general public is advised to get in touch with the FDA or any of the partners in the Food Safety Emergency Response (i.e., Fisheries and Aquaculture, Local Government and Rural Development, National Security, Customs Division, Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Department (PPRSD), Veterinary Services Department, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Ghana Armed Forces, and the Ghana Health Services (GHS)) if they come across such an incident, it added.
The Food and Drugs Authority brings to the notice of the public that the carcass of a whale was washed onto the shores of Tema in the Greater Accra Region.
The Authority is collaborating with Agencies within the National Food Safety Emergency Response Plan (FoSERP) to address the safety issues.
The situation has been brought under control and is being monitored to prevent people from having access to the carcass as arrangements are underway to safely dispose of the carcass.
The public is advised to stay away from such fishes that are washed ashore as one may not know the cause of death which may have effect on health.
The public is advised to contact the FDA or any of the Food Safety Emergency Response partners (i.e., Fisheries and Aquaculture, Local Government and Rural Development, National Security, Customs Division, Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Department (PPRSD), Veterinary Services Department, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Ghana Armed Forces, and the Ghana Health Services (GHS) if one comes across such an incident.
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