The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the sale and use of unregistered SMA infant formula products, amid a global recall of Nestle infant formula products that has affected 60 countries worldwide
In a public alert issued on its website and signed by its management, NAFDAC said that although Nigeria is not affected by the recall, any SMA infant formula sold without approved NAFDAC registration numbers is illegal in the Nigerian market.
The agency said the only SMA infant formula products duly registered in Nigeria are SMA Gold 1 with NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, SMA Gold 2 with registration number B1-2780, and SMA Gold 3 with registration number B1-2781.
It said any SMA infant formula found in circulation without these numbers should be considered illegal.
NAFDAC explained that the global recall announced by Nestle involved specific batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula due to the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin linked to foodborne illness.
“Cereulide is an extremely heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus and can cause nausea and severe vomiting,” the agency said.
It noted that the voluntary recall does not affect SMA infant formula produced for Nigeria and urged consumers to buy infant formula only from authorised and reliable sources.
NAFDAC said it has activated its zonal directors and state coordinators nationwide to conduct surveillance aimed at identifying any recalled or illegally sold SMA products.
“Consumers are encouraged to report the presence of unregistered infant formula to the nearest NAFDAC office,” it added.
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