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FDA shuts down East Legon Marwako restaurant over alleged food poisoning

Some of the victims said in separate tweets that they had been admitted to hospital after eating food from the East Legon branch of Marwako

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has shut down the East Legon branch of Marwako Restaurant in response to allegations of food poisoning.

The FDA said the action was taken after a series of complaints on social media about suspected food poisoning came to its attention.

“We have closed down the restaurant and, together with other relevant agencies, started investigations.

“We wish to assure the public that the issue [will] be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions are taken,” the Authority tweeted on Thursday (12 May 2022).

The FDA added that it will ensure the strict implementation of its protocols to prevent any further harm to the public.

Joseph Yaw Bernie, head of legal and corporate affairs at the FDA, spoke to Asaase News’s Caleb Ahinakwah and said that a thorough investigation will be carried out.

Listen to Joseph Bernie speaking in the audio clip attached below: 

 

Complaints

Marwako, a fast-food eatery in Accra, has been trending on Twitter after many people complained of food poisoning after eating there.

Some of the alleged victims tweeted that they have been hospitalised after eating food from the East Legon branch of Marwako.

Some customers also say they will take legal action against the restaurant.

Meanwhile, Marwako fast food is yet to officially respond to the claims.

Nicholas Brown

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