Portland health official cautions public on unsafe coconut water bottling practices

MORANT BAY, Jamaica — Lorenzo Hume, the Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the potential health hazards associated with improperly bottled coconut water. Speaking at the recent Portland Municipal Corporation monthly meeting in Port Antonio, Hume emphasized the high susceptibility of coconut water to contamination, which can lead to severe food-borne illnesses if not handled correctly.