Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Asamoah has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to carry out a thorough inspection of churches that allow the sale of unapproved sobolo as the "blood of Jesus" to congregants.

During an interview on Angel FM, the gospel musician explained that several individuals have developed health problems, such as diabetes, after consuming such unapproved products.

“Some pastors market sobolo as ‘blood’ despite the FDA not having tested it for safety. I am appealing to the FDA to carry out thorough inspections in churches to ensure these items are safe for consumption,” she said.

She further called on pastors to also roll out a system where doctors run tests on individuals before they are permitted to sell in church.

“Before selling sobolo or similar items, pastors should have medical doctors test their members’ health to confirm the product’s suitability,” she added.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned against the sale of unregistered products in the country.It has urged individuals and enterprises to regularize their activities in accordance with Section 130 of the Public Health Act 2012, Act 851.

The said section states that “A person shall not manufacture for sale, sell, supply or store products under this part except in premises registered for that purpose under this part.”