NAFDAC assures on safety of Nestlé infant formulae, Nigerian markets are safe of such product

 





 






By allcitynews.ng 


Following the call for withdrawal of a  particular infant food, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians, especially parents, that all Nestlé infant formulae approved in Nigeria are safe.


In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said approved products were not included in Nestlé UK’s voluntary recall across over 50 countries.


According to her, “The approved infant formulae marketed in Nigeria are not part of the voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK."


She explained the recall followed the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested.


According to her, cereulide is a highly heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus.


Adeyeye said the SMA range sold in Nigeria is manufactured at Nestlé Tuas Factory, Singapore, and duly registered with NAFDAC.


She listed the products as SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, and SMA Gold 3, all carrying valid NAFDAC registration numbers.


According to her, NAFDAC has verified that SMA and NAN infant formulae produced for Nigeria are not among affected batches recalled elsewhere.


“The alert was issued purely as a precaution, in line with our duty to keep Nigerians informed of global food safety concerns,” she said.


Adeyeye warned that risks from unauthorised imports, online purchases, or personal carriage during travel cannot be entirely ruled out.


She said NAFDAC maintains strict oversight through product registration, routine surveillance, and post-market monitoring of infant nutrition products.


The Director-General reaffirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to protecting public health, particularly infants and other vulnerable groups.


“Nigerians should rely only on verified information from NAFDAC and relevant authorities,” Adeyeye advised.



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