The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour recently recalled in France is neither registered nor sold in Nigeria.
NAFDAC explained that the recall, announced by French food safety authorities, was due to undeclared allergens, including milk and eggs, which could pose health risks to people with allergies. The agency stressed that the affected product did not originate from Nigeria and has no connection to Indomie noodles available in the country.
According to NAFDAC, all Indomie products sold in Nigeria are locally manufactured and approved under strict regulatory standards. The agency also noted that noodles are on Nigeria’s import prohibition list, making the legal importation of such products impossible.
To further protect consumers, NAFDAC said it has strengthened nationwide surveillance to prevent any illegal entry of the recalled product.
Indomie Nigeria has also reassured the public that it does not produce or distribute the Vegetable Flavour variant in Nigeria and that all its products in the local market are safe for consumption.
NAFDAC advised consumers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or unregistered food products to the nearest NAFDAC office. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.