Agency Reporter 

The Cross River Ministry of Health has shut down a firm producing fake and unhygienic Zobo in Calabar for public consumption.

The Nation reports Governor Ayade’s administration has reiterated its commitment to end quackery in medical practice, health sector and food safety area across the state.

The state Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu who led health officials including Food Safety Taskforce across the state, busted illegal manufacturing of food and drink items as well as fake drugs.

Speaking during the inspection, Edu frowned at the level of wickedness that could be exhibited by some persons to their fellow man.

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She said, “It’s so unfortunate that people could be this wicked and mean to their own fellow man, you can imagine the environment where the said Zobo is being prepared for public consumption.

“The so called fermented ginger which he claims adds spice to the Zobo drink is always left open with flies perching on it, the containers are unwashed and most times picked up at very dirty drainages and trashes, the environment itself is an eyesore yet people work here in the name of producing Zobo.

“Tell me why they won’t be outbreak of diseases like typhoid, dysentery, cholera etc. As a government we’ll not allow this to happen as such whoever is caught will be made to face the full weight of the law just like this man here today.”

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Dr David Ushie called on residents not to keep quiet when they come in contact with such illegal activities that could cause severe disease outbreak to the general public

He urged them to always call the attention of the State Commissioner for Health, the Director of Public Health, Food Safety Department of the CRSMOH or even the Police so legal actions can be taken on such a person.

“Cross Riverians are advised to always know the source of whatever they consume as there is a very high rate of fake and expired products in circulation especially those that are not properly recycled…” Dr Iwara added.