[ 2017-03-02 ]

FDA has closed down the ware house of Piccadilly Biscuit Limited

FDA closes down piccadilly factory
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down
the ware house of Piccadilly Biscuit Limited after
the Authority found that the site was invaded with
weevils.

The FDA has also suspended production at the
factory.

Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News
Agency, Mr James Lartey, Head of Communications of
FDA said Piccadilly, producers of the popular GEM
biscuit in Accra, was closed down on February 16,
2017.

He explained that there was series of complaints
from residents in the area that their homes were
being infested with the weevils from the
warehouse, inspected the site and saw bags of
weevil-infested flour.

“Last week we had to close their warehouse where
the flour was being kept. And then we gave them a
letter on Friday that was effective last Monday,
indicating that they should stop all production
and make sure they deal with the weevil
infestation.

“We have also asked them to arrange with AMA to
get rid of the weevil infested flour; and we will
come and supervise the destruction of all the
flour,” he added.

Mr Lartey stressed that the warehouse would remain
closed until the management of the company has
complied with the directive.

Source - Graphic.com.gh

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