Report Raises Alarm Over Claims of Plastic Additives in Plantain Chips

A report has raised concerns that some plantain-chip vendors may be adding melted plastic bags to frying oil in an attempt to keep chips crisp for longer and reduce losses. The alleged practice is linked to rising costs of plantains, cooking oil, gas and transportation. Vendors and distributors say buyers often demand cheap chips that remain crunchy for days, especially in hot weather. Health advocates warn that heating plastic with food could expose consumers to harmful chemicals and microplastics. Consumers are advised to buy properly packaged snacks from trusted sources and report suspected unsafe food practices to relevant health authorities. The claims require verification by food-safety regulators and laboratory testing.

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