Plastic Fish Reports, a Hoax

As the fear over the presence of synthetic and unwholesome foods continues to grip Nigerians and the world at large, Nigerians can rest assured that neither plastic rice, vegetables, eggs nor fish have yet to make it to the Nigerian market.

According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), even the recent reports of the presence of plastic fish in the country are false.

This claim is contained in a release the agency issued in Abuja during the week. It said, following thorough investigations and laboratory analyses of suspected plastic fish, the claim could not be substantiated. The agency noted that the need for the scientific interrogations was triggered by reports from a consumer who alleged that the fish he bought refused to cook after several attempts.

However, the said fish was found to contain protein and fat present in regular fish but, also had some bacteria, owing to contamination. NAFDAC, therefore, concluded that rather than being plastic, the said fish was actually a previously wholesome product which had become contaminated somewhere along the line.

This notwithstanding, the agency encouraged Nigerians to carefully observe whatever fish they purchase and promptly report suspicions of unhealthy products in markets to the closest NAFDAC office.