The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall of Indomie Noodles, Vegetable Flavour, citing the presence of undeclared allergens that pose potential health risks to consumers.
NAFDAC disclosed that the affected product contains milk and eggs, which were not declared on the product label, thereby exposing consumers with allergies or intolerances to serious health complications.
The agency made this known in a public statement on Saturday, following a recall notice issued by the French food safety authority, Rappel Conso, concerning the Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles.
According to NAFDAC, the undeclared allergens “may pose a significant health risk to consumers who are allergic or intolerant to milk and eggs.”
It explained that although the likelihood of the recalled product entering Nigeria remains low due to the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of noodles, there is still a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illegal entry or circulation of the affected brand.
“NAFDAC is informing the public that the French authority (Rappel Conso) has issued a notice regarding the recall of the Indomie brand Noodles, Vegetable Flavour,” the statement read.
“This recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.”
The agency added that it has commenced vigilance and surveillance actions nationwide to guard against the possible entry of the recalled product, noting that acquisition through online purchases or international travel cannot be completely ruled out.
NAFDAC therefore urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution across the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, or consumption of the recalled Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles.
“Consumers are advised to discard the product and not consume it,” the agency said.
It also encouraged members of the public to report any suspected sale or presence of the affected product to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its consumer complaint line 0800-162-3322.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health, noting that counterfeit and substandard products remain a major concern in Nigeria, often resulting in illness and other health challenges for unsuspecting consumers.
The agency has continued to issue public safety alerts and recalls on products deemed dangerous to the well-being of Nigerians as part of its regulatory mandate.