Nigeria: Reps Warn Food Vendors Against Using Embalming Chemicals to Preserve Frozen Foods

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged use of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals as preservatives in frozen foods sold in Nigerian markets.

This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Deacon Chike Okafor, PhD (APC, Imo), during plenary, titled “Need to Investigate the Alleged Use of Harmful Chemicals as Preservatives for Frozen Foods in Nigeria.”

Presenting the motion, Hon. Okafor expressed deep concern over growing public reports that certain substances…