NAFDAC Seals Warehouse In Kaduna Stocked With Expired Products

The National Agency for Foods, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse in Kaduna State for selling expired products to customers.

NAFDAC, in a statement, on Tuesday, said goods seized at the supermarket, located at New Ogbomosho Road, were worth ₦75 million.

“The warehouse is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street by Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road.

“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks, while other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered.

“The warehouse’s Managing Director has been arrested for interrogation, and stringent regulatory sanctions will follow to deter similar unethical practices,” it read.

Naijaonpoint reported that in a series of operations across the country, the agency sealed supermarkets in Lagos, Nasarawa, and a Chinese Supermarket in the Federal Capital Territory for selling expired products.

Chinese Supermarket, located in Wuse 2, Abuja, labelled its products in the Chinese language in contravention of Nigeria’s laws.

“Expired products were also discovered during the inspection. The agency is investigating how these products entered the country in such quantities without proper checks and has extended the probe to the supermarket’s warehouse to ensure public safety,” NAFDAC said.

The agency urged citizens to stay vigilant and report suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.