The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of cement or any unapproved substances in the preservation of beans, following a viral video circulating on social media. The footage, which appears to show beans being treated with a white powdery substance believed to be concrete cement, has sparked widespread concern among consumers about food safety standards.
In a press release dated February 16, 2026, the FDA clarified that the practice shown in the video does not represent approved agricultural or food preservation methods in Ghana. The authority stressed that cement is not permitted for use in food handling or storage under national food safety regulations.
According to the FDA, the method portrayed in the video is not recognised or endorsed by the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), an agency under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The regulator emphasised that approved preservation practices are designed to ensure consumer safety and maintain the quality of food products across the supply chain.
The authority further revealed that a review of the video suggests it may not have originated in Ghana. Officials noted that the language spoken in the footage is not Ghanaian. A translation of the narration reportedly indicates unsafe and unhygienic handling procedures, including the application of chemicals with bare hands and the absence of protective clothing.
Source: metrotvonline.com
