Boxes of turkey tail, or “chofi,” which were being sold in Suhum and Nsawam in Ghana’s Eastern Region, were seized by the Food and Drugs Authority.
On Monday, October 30, 2023, the seizure was carried out in coordination with the Ghana Police Service.
Nonetheless, the FDA pointed out that Ghana has outlawed the product since 1999. On the Accra-Kumasi highway between Suhum and Nsawam, chofi is a popular dish.
“Although chofi is a staple enjoyed by many Ghanaians, the FDA announcing the seizure on X, noted that the action was to ensure a ‘healthier Christmas’.”
Our Eastern Regional Office, working with the Ghana Police Service, organized a swoop at Suhum and Nsawam to seize turkey tail, also known as Chofi, that was being sold as part of the FDA’s efforts to ensure a healthier Christmas.
“It would be recalled that the product has been banned in Ghana since 1999,” the statement added.
Read the full statement below: