Tainted Red: The hidden dangers of Sudan dye in Ghana’s palm oil market

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• J.C. 3 months ago

  So if the EU didn't classify it as not to be used by the African institution don't have the capacity to determine substances that are not to be used

  So if the EU didn't classify it as not to be used by the African institution don't have the capacity to determine substances that are not to be used

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• Ghanaman 3 months ago

  Because of this Sudan dye problem in Ghana, I am now scared to eat food made with palm oil. What the Standards Board is supposed to be doing, is testing the different brands of palm oil on the market, as well as those in the ...
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  Because of this Sudan dye problem in Ghana, I am now scared to eat food made with palm oil. What the Standards Board is supposed to be doing, is testing the different brands of palm oil on the market, as well as those in the markets, for Sudan dye. I don't trust the Standards Board concerning this. I wish there was a simple home Sudan dye test kit that we could use to test the palm oil we buy.

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• Aba Sam 3 months ago

  Look out for two layers-upper layer and lower layer. If you see a highly brighter and low density upper layer, then the palm oil contains Sudan dye.

  Look out for two layers-upper layer and lower layer. If you see a highly brighter and low density upper layer, then the palm oil contains Sudan dye.

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• OSAFO KANTANKA 3 months ago

  Ensuring public safety is very important. PALM OIL should be sold whole and persons caught in the process of adding additives to it should be prosecuted and punished accordingly. Anyone found Guilty of this should spend the ...
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  Ensuring public safety is very important. PALM OIL should be sold whole and persons caught in the process of adding additives to it should be prosecuted and punished accordingly. Anyone found Guilty of this should spend the rest of his/ her life behind bars.

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• Koti 3 months ago

  Why don't you arrest traders involved in the adulteration? Sadly, we eat this adulterated palm oil with officials from FDA and their families.

  Why don't you arrest traders involved in the adulteration? Sadly, we eat this adulterated palm oil with officials from FDA and their families.

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• Chaddar 3 months ago

  The sudan can be seen clearing at the bottom of bottle

  The sudan can be seen clearing at the bottom of bottle

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