The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents about the circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across Lagos State following the sealing of a shop on Idutafa Lane in Lagos Island over the sale of contaminated products.
According to the agency, the affected shop was shut down after officials reportedly discovered palm oil mixed with harmful additives, including artificial dyes and impurities considered unsafe for consumption.
General Manager of the agency, Afolabi Solebo, urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing palm oil and other food products. He advised buyers to watch for warning signs such as unnatural colours, foul odours, unusual thickness, or visible sediments that may indicate contamination.
Residents were also encouraged to patronise trusted and verified vendors while reporting suspicious products or sellers to relevant authorities for investigation and enforcement action.
The development has renewed concerns over food adulteration in Nigerian markets, where unsafe additives are sometimes used to alter the appearance or quantity of consumable products for profit.
Consumer advocates have continued to call for stricter monitoring, public awareness campaigns, and stronger enforcement against food adulteration practices that pose health risks to the public.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring food safety standards across markets in the state.
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