The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has warned Nigerians about a recall involving Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles after tests revealed the presence of milk and egg allergens that were not declared on the product label
In a public alert issued on December 18, 2025, and numbered 041/2025, NAFDAC explained that the recall was initiated by Rappel Conso of France, the country’s food safety authority.
Laboratory analysis confirmed that the affected noodles contain undeclared milk and eggs, substances capable of causing serious reactions in people with allergies or food intolerances.
According to the agency, the recall covers all batches of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles with a best-before date of February 6, 2026. The notice did not specify the country where the product was manufactured.
“The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public that the French Authority (Rappel Conso of France) issued a notice regarding a recall of Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour product.
“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.
“Although the official risk of these products entering Nigeria is low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, there remains a need for heightened vigilance to prevent possible illicit entry or circulation of the implicated Indomie brand.”
NAFDAC noted that the noodles are widely consumed in many countries because of their low cost and convenience, but stressed that undeclared allergenic ingredients could provoke severe allergic reactions among susceptible consumers.
To prevent possible circulation in Nigeria, the agency said it has activated nationwide surveillance. Zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to intensify monitoring and immediately seize the product if discovered anywhere in the country.
“NAFDAC has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded.
“All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the product if found within the zones and states.
“Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and consumption of the recalled foreign brand of Indomie noodles. Consumers who come across the product are advised to discard it immediately and not consume it.”
The agency urged members of the public to report any sighting or suspected sale of the recalled noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its toll-free number, 0800-162-3322. It also advised that any adverse reactions linked to the product should be reported via NAFDAC offices or the agency’s online reporting platforms.
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