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69 Quintals of Contaminated Chili Pepper Containing High Levels of Aflatoxin Destroyed in Addis Ababa
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Authorities in Addis Ababa destroyed 69 quintals of spoiled chili pepper valued at over 6 million Birr after laboratory tests revealed dangerous levels of cancer-causing aflatoxin.
- The Addis Ababa Food and Drug Authority Kolfe Keranio Branch Office seized and destroyed 69 quintals of contaminated chili pepper in Woreda 7.
- Laboratory tests on pepper samples revealed extremely high levels of aflatoxin, a toxic substance produced by mold that can cause cancer.
- The safe threshold for aflatoxin in chili pepper is 10 units, and the seized product significantly exceeded this limit.
- The destroyed pepper is valued at over 6 million Birr.
- The information leading to the seizure came from a public tip-off, and the warehouse was placed under 24-hour police guard.
- The suspect attempting to distribute the product lacked a certificate of competence from the authority, and the goods visually lacked the characteristics of genuine chili pepper.
- Legal proceedings are underway to ensure the suspect faces appropriate penalties in court.
- The authority urged the public to be vigilant when purchasing goods, avoid products sold in hidden alleys, and report suspicious items using the toll-free hotline 8864.
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