Government warns against use of calcium carbide and paracetamol in food

According to Punch, the Federal Government has warned that calcium carbide is used to ripen fruits and paracetamol to soften meat in markets. The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology said the practice is harmful and must be stopped. Leadership also noted the use of detergents in cassava processing as a concern.

What we know

• Federal Government warned about calcium carbide ripening fruits
• Paracetamol used to soften meat
• Detergents used in cassava processing
• Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Dr Kingsley Udeh spoke
• Warning issued during 2026 World Science Day for Peace and Development

Why it matters: The warning was issued during the 2026 World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Sources

1. FG raises the alarm over carbide-ripened fruits, paracetamol-treated meat in markets – Punch, 10 h ago
2. FG Raises Alarm Over Use Of Chemicals To Ripen Fruits, Soften Meat – Leadership, 8 h ago
3. Nigerian govt raises alarm over use of carbide to ripen fruits – Daily Post, 1 h ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 08:01 WAT – Story published - 3 outlets

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