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10 dead, many hospitalized after drinking juice in Kano
10 persons have been reported dead while over 400 hospitalized from the intake of expired juice in Kano state.
10 persons have been reported dead while over 400 hospitalized from the intake of expired juice in Kano state.
Moreso, among the many hospitalized, are 50 patients undergoing kidney-related treatment, because of complications arising from the consumption of the killer drinks.
Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa explained that the affected persons are being treated in government hospitals.
He cautioned residents on the consumption of juice during the period of Ramadan, to avoid catastrophic consequences.
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“The consumption of these fake or substandard products have telling effects on the kidney, and vital organs of the body.”
The Consumer Protection Council has been investigating the incident, conducting searches in Kano markets and making seizures.
It was gathered the batches of some of the products show that the drinks had expired over a year ago.