The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the general public to be careful of the consumption of animal hides, known as PONMO, in a statement signed by the Director-General (DG) of the Agency, Mrs Mojisola Adeleye.

"The Management of NAFDAC wishes to use this medium to alert the general public and in particular consumers of animal hides popularly known as PONMO on the activities of some unscrupulous business men and traders.

"These imported animal hides are meant for industrial use by leather industries for the manufacturing of items such as shoes,bag, belt and others.

"Health hazards inherit in the consumption of such animal hides include risk of liver, kidney and heart damage, increased risk of Alplastic anaemia, central nervous system toxicity, cancer and many more."

The Agency warns public to be exercise discretion when purchasing any hides, PONMO

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