Your snacks may be delicious, but are they safe?
FOOD safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food in Nigeria results in about 173 million cases of diarrhoea and approximately 33,000 deaths due to foodborne illnesses. Author HELEN ONYEAKA, Associate Professor, University of Birmingham The country has over the years experienced repeated outbreaks of diseases that can be transmitted through contaminated food, including cholera and Lassa fever. Food safety is a global issue affecting everyone, regardless of location or social status. According to the World Health…