Blue Band Spread and Imported Mazoe drink are both fit for human consumption, Ministry of Health Says

THE Ministry of Health says the much talked about Blue Band Spread and the imported Mazoe drink are both fit for human consumption and urged the public not to panic.According to a media statement issued by Ministry of Health Head of Public Relations Stanslous Ngosa, the results from samples from both products indicated that key parameters complied with the relevant statutory requirements.“First of all, we would like to inform the public that the results from the samples of imported Mazoe drink analysed, indicated that key parameters complied with the relevant statutory requirements, making it fit for human consumption. There was also a concern on Blue Band Spread; the preliminary results on key features assessed so far complied with the applicable statutory standards. This, therefore, means that both products are fit for human consumption and the public should not panic,” Ngosa said.Ngosa said the Ministry is working hard to ensure that Public Health Security is enhanced in the area of food safety.And Ngosa said the ministry is working hard to put up measures of ensuring that food is handled safely and added that to achieve that, more field and laboratory staff responsible for food safety will be handled. Post Views: 2