Hot porridge in plastic bags: a FAO expert calls for caution

During a food safety forum in Dakar, Dr. Mamadou Ndiaye from the FAO warned against packaging hot porridge in plastic bags. He emphasized that food packaging must be inert to prevent the transfer of harmful substances. While he did not assert that there is an immediate danger, he called for rigorous studies to assess the potential risks of this common practice in Senegal.