The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has allayed public concerns over a recent recall alert involving Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour, assuring Nigerians that the affected product is neither registered nor sold in the country.
The agency made this clarification in a press release issued on Sunday.
NAFDAC explained that the recall was initiated by French health authorities and does not involve any Indomie product manufactured or approved for sale in Nigeria.
According to the agency, the alert was issued by Rappel Conso, France’s official consumer safety platform, after undeclared allergens – milk and eggs – were reportedly discovered in the Vegetable Flavour variant, posing health risks to individuals with allergies or intolerances.
The statement, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, stressed that the product in question is not registered with the agency and does not originate from Nigeria.
“The Indomie noodles vegetable flavour in question is not registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for sale in Nigeria,” the statement read.
NAFDAC further noted that noodles are on the Federal Government’s Import Prohibition List, making their importation into Nigeria illegal and significantly reducing the possibility of the affected product entering the country.
As a precaution, the agency said it had intensified nationwide surveillance to prevent any possible entry of the recalled product.
Zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to remain vigilant and remove the product from circulation if found, while the Ports Inspection Directorate has been placed on high alert.
The agency reassured Nigerians that all noodles registered for sale in the country are produced locally and approved only after meeting strict regulatory requirements, including compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
Consumers were advised to exercise caution, discard the recalled product if encountered, and report any suspected sale or distribution to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its toll-free number, 0800-162-3322.
NAFDAC also encouraged the public to report any adverse reactions through its official e-reporting platforms.