Ghana FDA Embroiled in Expired Rice Scandal

There's been a recent controversy surrounding the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana, regarding an alleged "expired rice scandal." It appears that the FDA extended the "best before" date for over 22,000 bags of rice imported by a company called Lamens .

The FDA has faced backlash for allegedly failing to conduct due diligence before extending the expiration date. However, the FDA has clarified its position, justifying the extension of the "best before" date .

Some individuals, including a person named Awuni, have raised concerns about the suspicious extension of the product's expiry date once it arrived in Ghana. They suggest that these actions cast doubt on the rice's safety for consumption .

The FDA has stated that they are ready to undergo audits to address the concerns surrounding the expired rice scandal .