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The Food and Drugs Authority has closed down the East Legon branch of Marwarko Restaurant following complaints of food poisoning.
According to the FDA, it has taken notice of reports from the public about the suspected food poisoning after they visited the eatery over the weekend.
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
The Authority’s action follows widespread complaints from persons who ate from the restaurant over the weekend on social media.
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One Edward Elohim, who tweeted about his illness after eating at Mawarko last Saturday, was the first to complain on social media.
A twitter user wrote that “avoid Marwarko and save your life. I had food poisoning and it has maltreated me since Sunday morning. It was the coleslaw that did me in…”
Avoid Marwako & save your life. I had food poisoning & it has maltreated me since Sunday morning. It was the coleslaw that did me in. I didn't buy anything else from there. @fdaghana please act quickly.
— joe▪︎ (@jjooeegg) May 11, 2022
Another person tweeted that “Marwarko gave me and many others in this hospital the worst food poisoning ever…Nyaho Clinic apparently has over 70 patients who all got sick from Marwarko. this is crazy.”
Nyaho clinic apparently has over 70 patients who all got sick from Marwako. this is crazy.
— Edward Elohim (@deezydothis) May 12, 2022
This is crazy because I’ve at least 5 children turn up at the ER since Sunday who went out to eat at Marwako over the weekend and they’re all on admission https://t.co/aHmOK9kUsE
— Afua (@Afua_Bour) May 11, 2022
Good morning, Stay away from Marwako fast food at East Legon. So many complaints about serious food poisoning that has hospitalized people for weeks. Please retweet.
— Dr King Uchiha Winter ❤️🕊🙈 (@I_Am_Winter) May 12, 2022
Responding to the suspected claims of food poisoning, the FDA “closed down the restaurant.”
It indicated that “together with other relevant agencies, it has started investigations [into the matter]”
We wish to assure the public that the issue would be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken. Additionally, FDA is ensuring the strict implementation of it protocols to prevent any further harm to the public.
— FDAGhana (@fdaghana) May 12, 2022
The Authority further assured the public that the issue would be thoroughly investigated and the appropriate actions would be taken.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of Mawarko, Amin Lamptey has said that data available to them indicates that 53 persons have been affected so far and Mawarko is assisting with the medical bills of the affected victims.
