The Ministry of Health is urging the public to exercise caution when purchasing fish by ensuring that adequate storage facilities are available.
The Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma pointed out that consumers who often purchase fish that do not meet standard storage requirements can be vulnerable to food poisoning. He said that fish if not stored in ice or is not frozen can result in “food poisoning”.
Minister Sharma said that whilst the Municipal Health Authorities’ attempts to provide adequate fish markets, road side vendors often place consumers at risk by not providing adequate storage facilities.
“Environmental Health officers from Ministry of Health continue to assist in people by way of advice and enforcement. The public is requested to be cautious and to protect their health and that of their families by buying local produce which will not cause unnecessary health risk”, Minister Sharma said.
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