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Counterfeit Skin-Lightening Creams Detected
FDA Ghana has flagged several unbranded skin products in Makola and Kumasi Central markets containing dangerous mercury levels.
Health & CosmeticsNational2026-06-16
Scam patterns, fraud trends and product recalls derived from aggregated consumer signals. No businesses named without verified regulator action.
FDA Ghana has flagged several unbranded skin products in Makola and Kumasi Central markets containing dangerous mercury levels.
Multiple telecom subscribers report unauthorized daily 1 GHS deductions tied to a horoscope shortcode. Dial *124# to audit subscriptions.
Schemes promising 50% weekly returns are circulating in Ashanti and Central regions. Verify all investments with SEC Ghana before sending funds.
Recent imports of unbranded fast chargers have caused multiple device fires. Buy only from authorized dealers.
Reports indicate a 40% increase in fake reversal requests targeting agents in Greater Accra. Never approve reversals you didn't initiate.
The National Communications Authority and telecom operators are warning subscribers of a coordinated SIM-swap fraud wave. Victims lose access to their number for under an hour and find their MoMo wallets emptied. Enable MoMo PIN-protection and request your operator to block remote SIM-swap.
The US FDA has recalled multiple over-the-counter eye drop brands sold globally after sterility failures linked to a contract manufacturer. Ghanaian importers and pharmacies should remove affected lots; consumers should stop use and consult a clinician if symptoms develop.
The Food and Drugs Authority has warned the public against the sale and use of unregistered herbal products marketed as cures for infertility and erectile dysfunction. Consumers are advised to check the FDA database before purchase and report sellers to nearest FDA office.
The UK Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert for a popular snack-bar brand that failed to declare peanut on the label. The brand is sold in Ghanaian supermarkets via parallel importers.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled several models of branded power banks due to lithium-ion cells that can overheat and ignite. Models are commonly resold in West African electronics markets.
The Bank of Ghana has issued a public notice naming several mobile lending apps operating without a licence. Borrowers have reported abusive recovery practices, breach of contact-list privacy, and interest rates above disclosed caps.
EU Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX) has flagged several batches of plastic childrens toys from a Chinese exporter for phthalate levels above EU limits. The same SKUs have been seen in Accra markets.
USDA FSIS has expanded a recall of ready-to-eat poultry items due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Importers in Ghana that source from the named US plants should pull stock; FDA Ghana port inspectors have been notified.
Customers across Accra and Tema report a sudden 20-40% jump in prepaid token consumption following a meter firmware update. ECG says it is investigating; PURC has opened a public hearing window.
Health Canada has recalled specific lots of infant formula sold under multiple brand names due to Cronobacter sakazakii contamination risk. Importers in Ghana are advised to quarantine matching lot codes.
MHRA warns that counterfeit weight-loss injection pens (semaglutide) seized in the UK have been linked to hospitalisations. Pharmacies in Ghana should source only via Ministry of Health-approved distributors.
GSA inspectors have impounded cement bags failing the GS 22 standard at depots in Kumasi and Tema. The implicated brand names have been published; builders should verify GSA mark before purchase.
RASFF border-rejection alerts highlight repeated aflatoxin failures in groundnut paste shipped from West African origins. Domestic Ghanaian producers should review aflasafe controls.
The US NHTSA has expanded an airbag inflator recall affecting several 2017-2020 sedan models. Used-vehicle importers and Ghanaian owners should check VINs against the NHTSA database.
The National Insurance Commission has identified counterfeit motor insurance stickers being sold around DVLA offices. Verify policies via the *920*57# short-code or the NIC website before payment.
FDA Import Alert lists multiple supplement brands sold as natural enhancers that were found to contain undeclared sildenafil. Several brands are commonly sold in Ghana via online marketplaces.
Complaints to CHRAJ field offices show water vendors charging 4-6x normal price in drought-affected districts. The Commission is engaging local assemblies on emergency price ceilings.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled ground turmeric and curry blends from a named brand after Salmonella detection. The brand exports to several African markets.
EMA reports continued shortages of amoxicillin pediatric suspensions across Europe. Ghana, which sources several brands from EU manufacturers, may see knock-on shortages and price pressure at retail pharmacies.
CPSC recall of imported childrens bunk beds for entrapment hazards. The product is commonly resold by Accra furniture retailers; consumers should check the model code before continued use.