Pork sellers complain about low patronage
Takoradi, May 11, GNA - Pork traders within
the Sekondi-Takoradi and its environs have complained about low
patronage of pork products due to the outbreak of the swine flu
in some countries.
Madam Esi Nana, a pig feet trader at the Takoradi Central
Market, told the Ghana News Agency on Friday that she used to
sell half a jerry can of pork feet a day but she now sells five
pieces in a day.
She said “Tell the press to stop talking too much about the
disease because it is really affecting our business.”
She called on importers to stop importing pork products to
reduce chances of bringing the disease into the country.
Mr George Pentsil, Zonal Officer of the Food and Drugs Board
in-charge of the Western and Central regions, said the Ministry
of Health had alerted all health facilities to be on the look
out for symptoms of the disease.
He said there was no cause for alarm adding, “If you care to eat
pork products, cook it very well. Sales will improve with time.”
GNA
