Lagos govt warns residents as cancer-causing palm oil floods markets

Vanguard News | 22-09-2026 06:25am |

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) issued a red alert over the increasing presence of adulterated palm oil in markets across the state. The warning followed a technical presentation at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition by Dr. Nurah Oseni, a Senior Lecturer at Auchi Polytechnic. LASCOPA urged consumers to be vigilant and report suspected cases through its official channels as it intensifies market surveillance. The General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, reaffirmed the agency's commitment to protecting consumers from unsafe and substandard products.

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