Lagosians warned against use of rusty, poorly fabricated pepper-grinding machines
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has warned operators of pepper and mill grinding machines across the state against using rusty, corroded and poorly fabricated equipment, saying such machines could contaminate food and pose health risks to consumers. In a statement on Monday, the agency also urged operators to replace traditional cast-iron and unsuitable locally […] Lagosians…
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has issued a warning to those operating pepper and mill grinding machines in Lagos, urging them to avoid using rusty, corroded and poorly fabricated equipment. In a statement made on Monday, the agency highlighted the potential health risks associated with contaminated food prepared on such machines.
General Manager/CEO Afolabi Solebo Esq. emphasized the need for operators to switch to stainless-steel and other appropriate food-grade equipment following concerns raised at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026. Solebo explained that the widespread use of these machines by various entities, including households and food vendors, necessitated compliance with basic food-safety standards to prevent metal contamination and food safety issues.
LASCOPA plans to intensify compliance checks at food-processing and grinding points, with regulatory action against establishments using unsafe equipment. Operators are advised to clean their machines thoroughly after each use and maintain clean surroundings, ensuring proper maintenance of grinding components. Consumers are urged to be cautious when using grinding points and report any unsafe practices to LASCOPA.
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