The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of Indomie brand noodles, Vegetable Flavour, citing the presence of undeclared allergens.
According to the agency, the product contains milk and eggs that were not indicated on the label, a situation it said could pose serious health risks to consumers who are allergic or intolerant to these substances.
In a statement, NAFDAC said: “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.”
The agency noted that although the likelihood of the product entering Nigeria through official channels is low because of the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, vigilance remains necessary.
“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,” the statement said.
NAFDAC added that it has activated surveillance measures to forestall any possible entry of the recalled product into the country.
“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,” it stated.
The agency advised distributors, retailers, and consumers to be cautious and to avoid any dealings with the affected product.
“Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and consumption of the recalled foreign brand of Indomie noodles,” NAFDAC warned.
It further urged members of the public who may come across the product to dispose of it immediately and report any suspected sale.
“Consumers should discard the product and not consume it. Report any suspicion of the sale of the implicated flavour of Indomie noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or call 0800-162-3322.”
(Agency Report)
