Five persons died after eating waakye at a prominent Accra eatery at the Oyibi Bush Canteen crossroads.
According to an article in the Graphic newspaper, these people had major issues after purchasing and eating at the establishment.
While food poisoning is suspected, the other 40 people who purchased meals from the same restaurant on that day were also hospitalized at Dodowa Hospital and Valley View Hospital.
A pregnant lady and a lottery dealer were among those who died after eating contaminated waakye.
Other victims include the waakye vendor, known as Yellow Sisi, and her family members, who were rushed to hospitals after complaining of severe stomach problems after eating the meal last Friday.
An investigation is now underway. Meanwhile, the Yellow Sisi Waakye restaurant has been closed.