The Consumer Council is warning the public to be careful when buying masonite, plywood and hardboards.
They could be infested with fungus.
Chief Executive Premila Kumar says she’s warned hardware traders to stop selling these items if theyare infested with mould and fungus.
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Customers have complained that they bought sheets of masonite and plywood only to find infestations.
The Forestry Ministry has also been informed.
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