NAFDAC confirms recalled Indomie noodles not sold in Nigeria, steps up surveillance

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians that the Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour recently recalled in France over undeclared allergens is neither produced in Nigeria nor approved for sale in the country.

The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the product in question is not registered with NAFDAC and does not originate from Nigeria.

She clarified that noodles are included on the Federal Government’s Import Prohibition List, which bans their legal importation.

The recall in France followed the detection of undeclared milk and egg ingredients, which could pose risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances.

NAFDAC has now heightened nationwide surveillance and instructed its zonal directors and state coordinators to monitor markets closely and remove any affected products if found.

The Ports Inspection Directorate is also on alert to prevent smuggling of the recalled noodles.

Adeyeye emphasized that all approved noodle brands in Nigeria are manufactured locally and comply with strict Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

She advised the public to remain vigilant, discard the product if discovered, and report any sightings through NAFDAC’s toll-free line (0800-162-3322) or e-reporting channels.

The agency reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, noting that these measures also aim to protect Nigerians who may purchase food items abroad or online.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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