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READ MORE:  Thousands of cans of Dr Pepper recalled over risk An urgent recall for several popular Jolly Rancher sweet products has been issued over fears they contain a banned ingredients linked to cancer . Those who've already eaten them should not panic, watchdog the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned, as the risk is low, but urged customers to disposed of them. These include Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, all made by Hershey. The sweets were found to contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH). These chemicals, derived from crude oil, have been linked to serious illnesses including cancer, particularly in the liver and lymph nodes. This makes the sweets unsafe to eat, particularly over long periods of time, and not compliant with UK law. American multi-national firm Hershey told UK regulators it has alr...

By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Tema, June 14, GNA — Mr Wisdom Aditse, Head of the Tema Metropolitan Environmental Health Department, has cautioned the public against purchasing and consuming food exposed to contamination. Mr Aditse urged residents to be more vigilant about where and how their food is prepared and sold, noting that many food vendors continue to disregard basic hygiene standards, putting the health of consumers at risk. He gave the advice during a sensitisation programme for stakeholders on the Mpox, and cholera outbreaks organised by the Tema Metro Health Directorate. He explained that while some food vendors try to maintain hygiene, a significant number fail to follow the rules and regulations set by the Environmental Health Department, which has made law enforcement challenging. He said the department regularly inspects food vending sites in Tema, especially in areas with heavy foot traffic such as markets, lorry stations, and busy street...