Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990, Contains Marijuana- FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the consumption of two alcoholic products on the market.
According to the Authority, Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990 are unsafe for consumption.
“These alcoholic drinks are unregistered and have been found to contain marijuana (cannabis) extracts. They are suspected to be illegally produced by FAMUDE CATERING SERVICES, based in the Ashanti Region,” it said in a statement.
It noted that consuming such unsafe alcoholic drinks has the propensity to cause permanent damage to organs like the liver and kidneys.
According to the FDA, Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur was originally registered with the FDA in 2022; however, in July 2023, during routine market checks and lab tests, it was found to contain traces of marijuana.
In response to this, the FDA shut down the Famude Catering Services facility; revoked their license and; referred the matter to the Suntresu District Police for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In April 2025, the FDA said it received intelligence that the said liquor was still on the market in Koforidua.
“Investigations led the team to a new unlicensed site. On 30th April 2025, a joint team from the FDA, NACOC, and the DLEU raided this illegal site at Jachie Abidjan Nkwanta. They found: Bags and parcels of dried marijuana; Labels of Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur; and Another unregistered drink called Jupiter 1990.
“Samples of both products tested positive for marijuana extracts. All seized items were handed over to the LEU of the Central Police Command in Kumasi to support ongoing investigations.”
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
