Bukola Afeni
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public against consuming Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles following the discovery of undeclared allergens milk and eggs in the product.
The warning was disclosed in a statement shared on NAFDAC’s official X handle.
According to the agency, the alert followed a recall notice issued by Rappel Conso, the French food safety authority.
The statement reads: “Recall of Indomie brand noodles (Vegetable Flavour Product) due to the presence of undeclared allergens (milk and eggs).
“NAFDAC is informing the public that the French authority (Rappel Conso of France) has issued a notice regarding the recall of the Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour.
“This recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand.
“NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded.”
The agency further advised distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution across the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, or consumption of the recalled foreign Indomie noodles.
“Consumers should discard the product and not consume it. Report any suspicion of the sale of the implicated brand of Indomie noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office,” the statement added.
