Roderick Kwabena Daddey-Adjei, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has characterised claims that vendors add plastic to frying oil to make plantain chips crispier as an unfounded exaggeration.
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM on March 13, 2026, Mr Daddey-Adjei labelled the reports as false, noting that such food-related myths are not exclusive to Ghana.
He pointed out that this is not the first time the public has been alerted to such rumours; the FDA has previously conducted investigations into similar claims and documented the findings to debunk them.
While the Deputy CEO was firm in his stance, he noted that the FDA is currently conducting nationwide market checks to further investigate the latest allegations.
However, he insisted that there remains no evidence to suggest that plastic is being used in the production of plantain chips.
Mr Daddey-Adjei urged the public to provide the FDA with concrete information if they have evidence of any vendor engaging in such practices.
Regarding the technical impossibility of the claims, he stated, “The assertion that plastic melts and coats plantains when fried is an unsubstantiated claim lacking evidence. Plastic and oil are immiscible, and we encourage the public to disregard such misinformation. We have previously addressed this issue on social media and YouTube, highlighting that these claims are myths not unique to Ghana. We advise the public to refrain from perpetuating such exaggerations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not encountered any evidence supporting these claims and is currently conducting market surveillance. If plastic were to be introduced into oil, their distinct chemical compositions would prevent them from mixing. Therefore, we urge individuals to refrain from disseminating unfounded information. However, if there are those who possess evidence substantiating these claims, we invite them to submit it to the FDA for thorough investigation.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana