Victims Raise Red Flag Over Cooking Oil Mixed With Sewage Water
Kenyans have been warned against acquiring discounted cooking oil sold on the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
In a video that has gone viral on social media, a victim who purchased culinary oil from the streets of Nairobi raises concerns about the quality and safety of certain products sold on the market.
The victim described how he purchased three 5-litre containers of culinary oil for a total of Ksh2,800. He made the purchase believing he had made a wise financial decision.
To his horror, he soon discovered that the frying oil had been contaminated with sewage water.
A 5-litre container of cooking oil retails for between Ksh1,350 and Ksh1,800, depending on the retailer.
At the time, he believed he was saving money by claiming he would have paid between Ksh4,000 and Ksh4,500 for the same commodities at a supermarket.
According to the victim, he was enticed to purchase the cooking oil by hawkers who persuaded him to do so at discounted prices before the items expired.
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“I bought three cooking oils through a promotion at Nairobi’s CBD and was informed by one of the vendors on the streets that I should purchase them at a good price before the stocks get depleted,” he stated.
“I checked the seal and it was perfect. However, upon opening, I was hit by a foul smell. The vendors are now mixing the oil with sewage water. I advise you to please take heed before buying things on promotion.”
The incident demonstrates the rise of unscrupulous merchants who attempt to liquidate inferior or expired cooking oil supplies or sell adulterated goods at a discount.
These promotions have become widespread as merchants target unwary consumers.
In September, the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) warned Kenyans against purchasing supermarket-sold bananas, citing the possible use of hazardous chemicals during cultivation and storage.
COFEK exhorted consumers to purchase fruits and vegetables from reputable vendors who adhere to food safety regulations.
Victims Raise Red Flag Over Cooking Oil Mixed With Sewage Water
