FDA clears Marwako to reopen East Legon, Abelemkpe branches
The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA has given permission to Marwako Fast Foods to re-open its East Legon and Abelenkpe branches. In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Delese Mimi Darko, the FDA said it is satisfied with the progress made in implementing the various corrective prevention actions required following the closure of […]
FDA yet to receive lab results on Marwako food poisoning
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it is still awaiting the laboratory report on the analyses of samples taken from Marwako restaurant following suspected cases of food poisoning. Some 53 persons, said to have patronised the East Legon outlet of the restaurant, were hospitalised last week due to suspected cases of food poisoning. This […]
Marwako Restaurant in Accra remains shut, one week after allegations of food poisoning
By Noah Owusu Some customers of Marwako restaurant, which recently closed down some branches due to alleged food poisoning, have expressed mixed reactions over the whole saga. The Food and Drugs Authority FDA temporarily closed down some branches of the restaurant after some customers complained about food they consumed from the restaurant. A visit by […]
Safety regulatory authorities have taken the issue of food safety very lightly in Ghana – Dr. Lutterodt
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Herman Lutterodt, has taken a jab at Safety Regulatory Authorities in Ghana for taking the issue of food safety very lightly. The KNUST lecturer’s jab comes on the back of the food poisoning situation at the Marwako Restaurant. Dr. […]
FDA admits beleaguered MARWAKO Fast Food joints in East Legon & La did not have Food Hygiene Permits
The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA says the East Legon and the La branches of Marwako Fast Food did not have Food Hygiene Permit to operate. It said the East Legon branch where the suspected food poisoning occurred had an expired permit at the time of the alleged food poison. Speaking on Behind the News, […]
Marwako: FDA shuts Abelemkpe, La branches over alleged food poisoning
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has shut down two additional branches of Marwako Fast Foods in addition to the East Legon branch which was closed on Thursday over alleged food poisoning. The FDA’s action is part of investigations into the alleged food poisoning said to have affected some customers who patronised especially the East […]
FDA shuts down East Legon Marwako over food poisoning allegation
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down the East Legon branch of Marwako Fast Food restaurant following allegations of suspected food poisoning. The move, according to the FDA, is to help investigate complaints from customers. Some customers who patronised the place have complained of getting food poisoning after eating food from the East […]
