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FDA suspends Manufacture of Tasty Mix over safety concerns
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the production of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix by Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, following serious safety concerns at the company’s manufacturing plant.
According to the FDA, several consumers had reported issues with the product, prompting an investigation that revealed poor maintenance of key manufacturing equipment and weak monitoring systems.
In a statement, the Authority said these lapses posed a risk to public health and safety.
FDA explained that the faulty equipment compromised the sealing of canned products, leading to contamination.
It revealed that some of the pouches were found to be bloated, and others had visible mold, raising major concerns about the product’s integrity.
It added that it led to an immediate product recall of all canned Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix and specific pouch sizes 380g and 1.05kg.
The FDA further disclosed that Nutrifoods had already been barred from manufacturing the product earlier in January 2025, and investigations were underway to determine if there were regulatory lapses on the part of the Authority.
The authority stated that any failure by internal regulators to enforce the rules would be addressed.
The FDA is therefore urging consumers, retailers, and wholesalers to take note of the suspension and cooperate with the ongoing recall.
The Authority assured the public that it will continue to enforce strict oversight measures to protect public health.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
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