The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down the East Legon branch of Marwako restaurant following allegations of suspected food poisoning.
The move, according to the FDA, is to investigate complaints from customers.
Some individuals who patronised the place took to tweeter to complain of getting food poisoning after eating there.
A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the FDA, Delese Mimi Darko on Thursday, May 12, 2022, said “The FDA has taken notice of complaints from the public about the suspected food poisoning at the East Legon Branch of Marwarko Restaurant. We have closed down the restaurant and together with other relevant agencies, started investigations.
We have closed down the restaurant and together with other relevant agencies, started investigations, we wish to assure the public that the issue would be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken”, it stated.
The FDA assured the public that it will ensure strict implementation of its protocols to prevent any further harm to the public.
Meanwhile, 53 persons said to have been affected by the incident are currently receiving treatment and their medical bills are being footed by Marwako.
Read the statement below
