FDA recalls Franko Herbal Mixture due to dangerous adulteration

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Franko Herbal Mixture from the Ghanaian market. This directive follows laboratory investigations that confirmed the product contains dangerous adulterants, posing a significant risk to public health. The manufacturer, Franko Herbal Centre, has been instructed to halt distribution and cooperate with regulatory officials to remove the mixture from all retail outlets across the country.

In addition to the market recall, the FDA has taken the decisive step of shutting down the product’s manufacturing facility located in Jacobu, in the Ashanti Region. The closure is part of a broader regulatory crackdown to prevent further production of the contaminated herbal remedy. Authorities have also seized existing stocks of the mixture, which are now slated for safe disposal to ensure they do not find their way back to consumers.

The laboratory tests conducted by the FDA revealed that the mixture did not meet the required safety standards, specifically highlighting the presence of harmful substances that were not disclosed on the product label. While the exact nature of the adulterants was not specified in the initial reports, the FDA categorized the finding as a major safety violation. This action underscores the authority's ongoing commitment to monitoring the herbal medicine sector and protecting the public from unregulated health products.

The FDA has urged consumers who have purchased Franko Herbal Mixture to stop using it immediately and return any remaining bottles to the point of purchase or the nearest FDA office. Retailers and distributors are also warned that any attempt to continue selling the product could result in severe legal consequences. The authority continues to monitor the situation across the country to ensure full compliance with the recall order and to safeguard public wellbeing.