
In a statement released by the agency on Saturday, November 9, Kebs announced that the government had taken the action because the flour brands had not met the proper standards making it fit for human consumption.
"Following continued market surveillance as well as multiple public reports, KEBS has noted that some brands of maize meal products (Unga wa Ugali) offered for sale do not meet the requirements of Kenya Standards," the statement read.
Brands flagged for having dangerous levels of aflatoxins include: the Dola Maize Meal, Kifaru Maize Meal, Starehe Maize Meal, Two Ten (210) maize meal, and Jembe Maize Meal
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