By Michael Kofi Kenetey
The Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality has destroyed unwholesome products confiscated from traders between December 2025 and April 2026.
The exercise was carried out with the consent of traders and a court order from the Nsawam-Adoagyiri District Court.
The items destroyed included beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and other goods seized from supermarkets, shops, over-the-counter medicine sellers and other retail outlets within the municipality.
The exercise forms part of efforts to ensure public safety and protect public health. Beverages were emptied from plastic and glass bottles, with the contents poured into a dug-out pit, while the containers were sent to recycling companies.
In an interview with GBC News, the Municipal Environmental Health and Sanitation Officer, Joseph Krampah, said after confiscating the products, owners were invited to respond. Those who provided satisfactory explanations were cautioned and released, while others were prosecuted and fined GH¢2,400 each.
He also outlined challenges affecting the efficiency of the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit across the country.
The Municipal Environmental Protection Agency Officer, Abudu Musah, said plastic waste disposal remains a major concern, adding that his outfit joined the exercise to ensure the proper disposal of plastic bottles.
The Assembly Member for the Nsawam Duayeden Electoral Area, Josephine Bediako, expressed concern about the possible health impact of expired products, linking them to the rise in kidney-related diseases and other illnesses. She commended the unit for the exercise.
Residents have been urged to be mindful of what they consume and to always check expiry dates, especially on discounted products. There were also calls for recipients of donated items to verify their safety before use.
