FDA shuts Marwako restaurant over food poisoning concerns
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), says it has closed down the East-Legon branch of Marwako restaurant, following widespread reports of food poisoning on social media. The FDA stated that, the move to close down the restaurant is to enable the Authority conduct investigations into the complaints from customers.
“The FDA has taken notice of complaints from the public about the suspected food poisoning at the East-Legon Branch of Marwako Restaurant stating that they have closed down the restaurant and together with other relevant agencies, started investigations”, the tweet 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.
— FDAGhana (@fdaghana) May 12, 2022
Many have since been hospitalized with many of the alleged victims referencing the eatery’s East-Legon branch as the possible source of their discomfort.
Marwako fast foods is yet to release a statement to address the concerns.
Below are some agitations and reaction on twitter
If you ate at Marwako this weekend look sharp cos there’s money to be made ei. Too many people
— alleunammE💊🎤🎶 (@Dr_nuellie_) May 11, 2022
Yesterday dawn was a horror show for me. Vomiting, running and all that. I was then rushed to legon hospital where I was put on 2 bags of drip and some other medication. My friend also visited the hospital where he was put on 4 bags of drip. 4
— Omar Gyabo Abdullah (@omargyabo1) May 12, 2022
