The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down Marwako Restaurant’s East Legon branch, after some customers reported food poisoning over the weekend.
Multiple Twitter users, including one Edward Elohim, reported of the same symptoms after visiting the eatery over the weekend.
Edward Elohim says that he is one of 70 patients being treated at Nyaho Clinic following a meal at Marwako.
Marwako @Marwakofastfood gave me and many others in this hospital the worst food poisoning ever.
— Edward Elohim (@deezydothis) May 11, 2022
Following these, FDA together with “relevant agencies” have decided to examine the allegations.
The FDA has taken notice of complaints from the public about the suspected food poisoning at the East Legon Branch of Marwarko Restaurant. We have closed down the restaurant and together with other relevant agencies, started investigations.
— FDAGhana (@fdaghana) May 12, 2022
The Authority has therefore assured all affected persons and the general public, of their intent to extensively scrutinize the matter and take the needed actions to avoid future occurrence.
We wish to assure the public that the issue would be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken. Additionally, FDA is ensuring the strict implementation of it protocols to prevent any further harm to the public.
— FDAGhana (@fdaghana) May 12, 2022
Meanwhile, Marwako’s management has failed to respond to the situation, which has many Ghanaians concerned.