The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles following the discovery of undeclared allergens that may pose serious health risks to consumers.
In Public Alert No. 041/2025, NAFDAC disclosed that the recall was initiated by Rappel Conso, France’s food safety authority, after laboratory tests detected the presence of milk and eggs in the product without proper declaration on the label.
The agency warned that the undeclared allergens could trigger severe allergic reactions, particularly in individuals with allergies or intolerance to milk and eggs.
Although NAFDAC noted that the risk of the affected product entering Nigeria remains low due to the Federal Government’s ban on noodle importation, it cautioned that illegal importation, online purchases, or international travel could still lead to its circulation within the country.
“As a precautionary measure, NAFDAC has commenced vigilance activities to prevent the possible entry of the implicated product into Nigeria,” the agency stated.
It added that all zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to intensify market surveillance and immediately mop up the product if found anywhere in the country.
NAFDAC also urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to remain vigilant and avoid the distribution, sale, or consumption of the recalled foreign Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles.
Consumers who encounter the product have been advised not to consume it and to discard it immediately.
The agency further encouraged the public to report any suspected sale of the recalled noodles to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its toll-free line: 0800-162-3322. Reports of adverse reactions linked to regulated products can also be submitted through NAFDAC’s e-reporting platforms on its official website.
NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and urged Nigerians to remain alert and cooperate with regulatory authorities to prevent potential health risks.