Kpando assembly bans sale of ‘killer’ fish
The Puffer fish |
The Kpando Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has banned the sale of
the puffer fish, locally known as gede, after five deaths were blamed
for its consumption.
It also resulted in 26 admissions to the hospital, and according to
the Assembly, a recent meeting of the Kpando Municipal Public Health
Emergency Committee established that the cases were associated with the
consumption of the poisonous fish.
“This fish is well known by the locals and the danger it poses when
not handled properly before consumption. But they continue to catch and
sell it to the public”, a statement issued by the Assembly Friday,
noted.
The statement said the situation has created panic and is endangering the thriving fishing industry in the municipality.
“To prevent this further deaths the Committee has decided to temporarily ban the sale of the puffer fish in any form either fresh, smoked or salted until further notice.
“Anybody caught selling the fish to the public will be dealt with accordingly”, the statement cautioned and alerted the police act accordingly.
The statement said the situation has created panic and is endangering the thriving fishing industry in the municipality.
“To prevent this further deaths the Committee has decided to temporarily ban the sale of the puffer fish in any form either fresh, smoked or salted until further notice.
“Anybody caught selling the fish to the public will be dealt with accordingly”, the statement cautioned and alerted the police act accordingly.
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