The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert warning Nigerians against the consumption of recalled Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
According to the agency, the alert followed a recall notice issued by French food safety authorities, Rappel Conso of France.
The recalled product was reportedly found to contain milk and egg allergens that were not declared on the product label, posing a serious health risk to consumers who are allergic or intolerant to these substances.
NAFDAC explained that undeclared allergens such as milk and eggs could trigger severe reactions in affected individuals, including breathing difficulties and other allergic responses.
The agency stressed that proper labelling is critical to consumer safety, especially for people with known food allergies.
While the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of noodles significantly reduces the likelihood of the recalled product entering Nigeria, NAFDAC noted that the risk cannot be completely ruled out.
Products may still enter the country through illegal importation, online shopping platforms, or international travellers.
NAFDAC disclosed that it has commenced vigilance and monitoring activities to prevent the recalled Indomie noodles from circulating in Nigerian markets.
Distributors, retailers, and other stakeholders within the food supply chain were advised to be alert and avoid the sale or distribution of the affected product.
Consumers who may already have the recalled Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles were strongly warned not to consume them.
NAFDAC also urged members of the public to report any suspected sale or circulation of the product to the agency to enable swift regulatory action and protect public health.
