The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public warning against using cement or any unapproved substances for preserving beans, following a viral social media video suggesting this practice.
According to a statement released by the FDA on February 16, 2026, the video depicting beans preserved with a white powdery substance believed to be concrete cement does not align with approved agricultural or food preservation practices in Ghana.
The FDA emphasized that the method shown in the footage is neither recognised nor endorsed by the Plant Protection and Regulation Services Directorate (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Upon reviewing the video, the authority noted that the language spoken is not Ghanaian, and a translation of the narration reveals unsafe and unhygienic handling procedures.
These include applying chemicals with bare hands without protective clothing and an individual standing directly on a heap of beans without protective gear.
The authority stressed that using cement for food preservation is not permitted under Ghana’s food safety regulations.
It further condemned the use of unapproved substances, poor hygiene practices, and direct hand contact with food without protective wear, citing violations of acceptable food safety standards.
“The FDA, together with its stakeholder institutions, does not approve of food preservation practices that compromise food safety and public health,” the statement said.
Below is the full statement
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
