The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control-NAFDAC says all Nestlé infant formulae approved for sale in Nigeria are safe.
This was contained in a statement by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.
According to the statement, these affected batches were not registered by NAFDAC and are not authorised for distribution in Nigeria.
It stated that the infant formulae were not affected by the recent voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK involving specific batches of SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula in over 50 countries.
“NAFDAC clarifies that the recalled products are UK batches withdrawn as a precaution due to the potential presence of cereulide, a heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus, which may cause nausea and vomiting”, the statement reads.
The statement also says the agency confirmed that the SMA range marketed in Nigeria is manufactured at Nestlé’s Tuas Factory in Singapore and is duly registered with NAFDAC, including SMA GOLD 1 (NAFDAC Reg. No. B1-2783), SMA GOLD 2 (NAFDAC Reg. No. B1-2780), and SMA GOLD 3 (NAFDAC Reg. No. B1-2781).
“This notice is issued in the interest of public health and in line with NAFDAC’s mandate to keep Nigerians informed of global food safety developments, while maintaining vigilance against unauthorised importation, online purchases, or personal carriage of unregistered products,” The statement reads
NAFDAC however reaffirmed their commitment to continuous strict regulatory oversight through product registration, routine surveillance, and post-market monitoring of infant nutrition products.
According to the statement, NAFDAC urged members of the public to rely on verified information from NAFDAC, discard any recalled products if encountered, and report suspected sales to the nearest NAFDAC office.
It reads: “Agency wishes to reassure the public, healthcare professionals, relevant stakeholders, particularly parents, guardians and caregivers, that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recall.
