NAFDAC steps up checks to stop recalled Indomie noodles from entering Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced new measures to prevent the recalled Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour from entering Nigeria. The noodles, flagged by French authorities for containing undeclared milk and eggs, are not sold or registered in Nigeria, according to NAFDAC. The agency has increased surveillance at borders and within the country to ensure the product does not reach Nigerian consumers. NAFDAC also reassured the public that all locally produced noodles are safe.
What we know
- NAFDAC confirmed that the recalled Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour is not registered or sold in Nigeria.
- The product was recalled in France due to undeclared allergens (milk and eggs) that could harm people with allergies.
- NAFDAC has directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify monitoring and remove the product if found.
- Importation of noodles is already banned in Nigeria, reducing the risk of the recalled product entering the country.
- The agency urges consumers to report any suspicious products and assures that all noodles sold locally are produced under strict regulations.
