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Meat Singed with car tyres dangerous
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A joint study by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have revealed alarming presence of cancer-causing substances in meats singed with car tyres.
Singed meats are meats that have been treated with heat to remove hair, shrink the skin, and make it appear clean.
The study revealed that meats singed with car tyres in Ghana contain high levels of harmful chemicals called Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs).
These chemicals can increase the risk of cancer.
The study led by Prosper Manu Abdulai from the University of Port Harcourt tested meats singed with fuel sources such as car tyres, firewood, and LPG gas in Ghana’s five largest cities – Kumasi, Accra, Koforidua, Tamale, and Ho.
A statement issued by Dr Daniel Norris Berkoe, University Relations Officer, KNUST, indicated that researchers collected 180 samples of cattle and goat meat, singed using three different fuel types: firewood, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and car tyres.
They found out that meats singed with car tyres had the highest levels of PAHs, especially, a dangerous chemical called Benzoapyrene.
Children and the aged are more at risk from these chemicals.
“We did a health risk assessment, and we realised that kids and adults who take this meat whether signed with firewood or tyre are at serious risk of getting cancer,” the statement revealed.
The study recommended the use of safer methods like LPG for singeing meat, especially at abattoirs and calls for stricter rules to prevent the use of tyres.
This is especially concerning, as the levels of this harmful substance in tyre-singed meats exceeded regulatory limits set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The researchers called for an urgent need to explore and promote alternative singeing methods that minimise PAH formation.
LPG, which demonstrated the lowest PAH levels among the tested fuels, could be recommended as a safer alternative to traditional fuels like firewood and car tyres.
The study advocated stricter regulations regarding the use of car tyres for meat singeing, urging authorities to impose heavy penalties for non-compliance to protect public health and ensure that consumers were not exposed to harmful substances. —GNA
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026.
The Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.
The Command said a search at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, a talisman and two kitchen knives.
It noted that all the items had been kept as exhibits to support investigations.
The Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.
It alleged that they used the recovered weapons to terrorise residents in Sapeiman and nearby communities.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to determine their involvement in other robbery cases and related criminal activities. The Police also said it was working to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.
The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing credible information that supported its work and urged residents to remain vigilant.
It encouraged the public to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Police emergency numbers, adding that it remained committed to protecting lives and property across the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning at the basic education level.
According to him, the revised curriculum will be formally submitted to the Ministry before it is forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that it will then be sent to Cabinet and Parliament for consideration and approval.
Mr. Iddrisu said the revised curriculum is designed to support a “Smart Start” approach by strengthening the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
He explained that the government intends to introduce new subjects, including coding, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), into the basic school curriculum.
The Minister said the changes form part of the government’s commitment to equipping pupils with practical and digital skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world.
He expressed confidence that the revised curriculum would help prepare learners for future opportunities by integrating technology and innovation into education from the early years of schooling.
By: Jacob Aggrey
