A medical doctor, identified simply as Wales, has warned Nigerians to stay away from rotten tomatoes and pepper, known as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes. Displaying rotten tomatoes on a plate, the doctor stressed that the tough economic situation should not be a reason for people to eat ‘poison’. But please, if you see this thing, (rotten tomatoes and peppers) in the market, run away. Rotten tomatoes, however, aren’t fresh in any way but are soft pieces of piled tomatoes sold at cheaper prices to people who cannot afford the fresher options. “And, because they are broken, this type of tomatoes are easily accessible to flies, which deposit germs and eggs inside them.

Source: Punch June 15, 2024 13:07 UTC