By: Ayooluwa Ayobami
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered and sealed a warehouse containing large quantities of expired and unregistered food products in Zone 4, Wuse area of Abuja.
NAFDAC via a statement on their X handle on Friday reported that the facility was preparing to revalidate and resell the expired items into the market when it was raided.
The raid also led the team to a supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja where revalidated items from the warehouse were allegedly being sold to unsuspecting victims and consumers.
NAFDAC’s statement reads: “NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse in Zone 4, Wuse, Abuja, containing large quantities of expired and unregistered food products.
“The NAFDAC team raided the facility, which was reportedly preparing to revalidate and resell expired items into the market.
“The operation extended to a supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja, where revalidated items from the warehouse were allegedly being sold to unsuspecting consumers.
“Both locations were promptly closed for further investigation. Among the expired items confiscated were Cornitos Crusties Nacho, Chaunky Mango, Mother’s Recipe, Nacho Crisp, Paneer Makhani, Palak Paneer and Dal Tadka with the haul valued at approximately 87.5 million naira.
“NAFDAC urges consumers, especially during this festive season, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action.”
