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The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has called on the government to urgently disclose the brands of mealie meal and maize products suspected of containing aflatoxin, a dangerous toxin linked to the deaths of over 400 dogs and potentially harmful to humans.
The government had earlier issued a warning about the presence of aflatoxin in certain maize products, which is believed to have caused the deaths of the dogs within the past month.
In a statement released on Wednesday, CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwape, said the public had a right to know which products were unsafe, stressing the importance of transparency in protecting public health.
Mwape expressed concern over the tragic impact of aflatoxin, noting that the toxin posed severe risks to humans, including lung collapse, kidney damage, liver diseases and immune system suppression.
“Hiding the names of the companies involved in this scandal only protects the guilty and endangers the innocent. The government must act swiftly to prevent further harm,” Mwape urged.
She stressed that revealing the brands would hold those responsible accountable and prevent future negligence, while also restoring public trust in the food supply chain.
Mwape called on the government to prioritise citizens’ health and safety by being transparent about the contaminated brands.
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