The Municipal Chief Executive of Adentan, Ella Esinam Christine Ningo, has warned food handlers and school feeding caterers against using unauthorised food additives and substandard ingredients in preparing meals.
She said such practices could put consumers, particularly schoolchildren, at risk and urged caterers to make food safety, hygiene and nutrition a priority.
The MCE was speaking during a one day training programme organised by the Environmental Health Unit of the Adentan Municipal Assembly for school feeding caterers and other food handlers on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
The training focused on nutrition, food safety, environmental health and sanitation, with participants receiving practical guidance on preparing balanced meals, maintaining clean kitchens, managing waste and preventing food contamination.
Mrs Ningo urged food handlers and others involved in food preparation to maintain high standards throughout the process, from selecting ingredients to cooking, storing and serving meals.
She stressed the importance of protecting public health and said caterers had a particular responsibility when preparing food for schoolchildren.
The training also addressed personal hygiene, with participants advised to wash their hands properly before cooking, cover their hair, wear clean aprons and avoid touching their faces while handling food.
Participants were also taught measures to prevent food poisoning, including cleaning utensils before use, keeping work surfaces clean while cooking, washing vegetables properly and storing food under safe conditions.
Nutrition Officer Phyllis Amenyenu Yawo Akoetey encouraged the caterers to pay close attention to how vegetables are cleaned before they are used in meals.
As part of a practical demonstration, participants were shown how to wash lettuce properly. The session also discussed the use of vinegar or salt as part of the washing process.
Waste management formed another important part of the training. Food handlers were encouraged to keep waste bins covered, prevent them from overflowing and maintain clean surroundings to reduce the presence of flies and other pests that can contaminate food.
The Municipal Health Head, Andrews Nii Apai Aborhey, said the Assembly would organise more training programmes in the future as part of efforts to improve food safety and protect public health in the municipality.
For many of the participants, the programme offered practical lessons they could immediately apply in their kitchens and food businesses.
They said the knowledge gained would help them handle and prepare food more safely while maintaining proper hygiene, sanitation and waste management practices for the benefit of their clients and the wider public.
The training forms part of the Adentan Municipal Assembly’s efforts to strengthen awareness of safe food handling and encourage healthier practices among those responsible for preparing food for the public.
