NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Sale Of Counterfeit Popular Full Cream Milk Across Nigerian Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across states in Nigeria.
A statement by the agency today January 24, says investigations by the TG Arla Dairy Product Enterprise company (Holder of Certificate of Registration) discovered that the counterfeited products were displayed openly in the market.
The details of the counterfeited products are as follows:
“NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on sale of counterfeit Arla Dano Full Cream Milk Powder – 14g sachet across Nigerian markets.
NAFDAC added that its zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to conduct surveillance and mop up the counterfeited Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across the states in Nigeria.
NAFDAC implores distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid consuming, selling, or distributing counterfeit products. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
Anyone possessing the counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder is advised to submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. Suppose you, or someone you know, have consumed this product or suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption. In that case, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicion of distribution and sale of counterfeit or unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: [email protected].”
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The agency also advised consumers to report adverse events or side effects related to the consumption of unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on [email protected]